Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sand Dune |
| SKU | SW 6086 |
| Hex | #C5B1A2 |
| RGB | 197, 177, 162 |
| HSL | 26°, 23%, 70% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Sand Dune
Sand Dune sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Sand Dune is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Sand Dune 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 #C5B1A2 in HSL space. Pair Sand Dune 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 Sand Dune Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sand Dune 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 6086 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sand Dune
Behr's nearest match is Sanderling (S220-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sand Dune without repainting risk. See the full Sanderling swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sand Dune
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sand Dune is Cappuccino (2096-50) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cappuccino swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sand Dune
Valspar's nearest match is Clean Sweep (2007-10B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.5 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sand Dune without repainting risk. See the full Clean Sweep swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sand Dune
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Sand Dune. The nearest is Best Beige (PPG1085-4) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sand Dune
Glidden has no exact twin of Sand Dune. The nearest is Discover (PPG1021-3) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Discover swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sand Dune
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sand Dune is Grayed Pebble (441-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sand Dune
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sand Dune is Balanced Beige (HGSW 2486) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sand Dune
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Coral Clay (DEC719), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sand Dune without repainting risk. See the full Coral Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sand Dune
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sand Dune is Rosy Pink (JG-154) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sand Dune
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sand Dune is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sand Dune
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sand Dune is Delicate Honeysweet (0189) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Delicate Honeysweet swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sand Dune
At Rodda, the closest color to Sand Dune is Cashmere (CA056) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cashmere swatch →