Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Mexican Sand |
| SKU | SW 7519 |
| Hex | #AF9781 |
| RGB | 175, 151, 129 |
| HSL | 29°, 22%, 60% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Mexican Sand
Mexican Sand sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Mexican 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
16 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Mexican Sand within Sherwin-Williams'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 #AF9781 in HSL space. Pair Mexican 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.
Sherwin-Williams Mexican Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mexican 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7519 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Mexican Sand
The closest Behr equivalent of Mexican Sand is Roasted Hazelnut (HDC-WR14-3). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Roasted Hazelnut and you'll get the same color. See the full Roasted Hazelnut swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mexican Sand
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mexican Sand is Great Plains Gold (1077) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Great Plains Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mexican Sand
Valspar's nearest match is Woodland Stone (2007-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.3 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Sand without repainting risk. See the full Woodland Stone swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mexican Sand
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Mexican Sand. The nearest is Stony Creek (PPG1097-5) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stony Creek swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mexican Sand
Glidden has no exact twin of Mexican Sand. The nearest is Khaki Bronze (20YY 33/145) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Khaki Bronze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mexican Sand
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Mexican Sand is Timber (411-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Timber and you'll get the same color. See the full Timber swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mexican Sand
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mexican Sand is Domaine (HGSW 3443) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mexican Sand
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Let's Get Cozy (DEBN01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Sand without repainting risk. See the full Let's Get Cozy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mexican Sand
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mexican Sand is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mexican Sand
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mexican Sand is Hopedale Beige (H121) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mexican Sand
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Country Dweller (0176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Sand without repainting risk. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mexican Sand
At Rodda, the closest color to Mexican Sand is Agate (CA064) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mexican Sand
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mexican Sand is Scout (C2-826) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scout swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mexican Sand
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Mexican Sand. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mexican Sand
At Backdrop, the closest color to Mexican Sand is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mexican Sand
Kompozit's nearest match is Country Dweller (0176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mexican Sand without repainting risk. See the full Country Dweller swatch →