Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Coastal Sand |
| SKU | H0122 |
| Hex | #C9A985 |
| RGB | 201, 169, 133 |
| HSL | 32°, 39%, 65% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Coastal Sand
Coastal Sand sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Coastal Sand is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Coastal Sand within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C9A985 in HSL space. Pair Coastal Sand with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Hirshfield's Coastal Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Coastal Sand from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Hirshfield's H0122 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coastal Sand
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Coastal Sand is Camelback (SW 6122) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camelback swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Coastal Sand
Behr's nearest match is Harvest Home (MQ2-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Sand without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Home swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Coastal Sand
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Camel Hair (CSP-285), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Sand without repainting risk. See the full Camel Hair swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Coastal Sand
The closest Valspar equivalent of Coastal Sand is Fiddlesticks (8004-17D). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Valspar is your counter, order Fiddlesticks and you'll get the same color. See the full Fiddlesticks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Coastal Sand
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Sand without repainting risk. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Coastal Sand
Glidden's nearest match is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Sand without repainting risk. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Coastal Sand
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Coastal Sand is Suncoast (316-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Suncoast swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Coastal Sand
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Coastal Sand is Camelback (HGSW 2185) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camelback swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Coastal Sand
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is DaVanzo Beige (DET664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Sand without repainting risk. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Coastal Sand
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Coastal Sand. The nearest is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Coastal Sand
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Beach Coast Buff (H122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Coastal Sand without repainting risk. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Coastal Sand
The closest Rodda equivalent of Coastal Sand is Sand Dune (CA108). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Rodda is your counter, order Sand Dune and you'll get the same color. See the full Sand Dune swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Coastal Sand
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Coastal Sand is Gold Digger (C2-858) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Coastal Sand
Kompozit has no exact twin of Coastal Sand. The nearest is Cowhide (0155) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cowhide swatch →