Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sand Trap |
| SKU | SW 6066 |
| Hex | #BBA595 |
| RGB | 187, 165, 149 |
| HSL | 25°, 22%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Sand Trap
Sand Trap sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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 Trap 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Sand Trap 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 #BBA595 in HSL space. Pair Sand Trap 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 Trap Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sand Trap 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 6066 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sand Trap
Behr's nearest match is Brown Teepee (700D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sand Trap without repainting risk. See the full Brown Teepee swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sand Trap
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sand Trap is Cotswold (AF-150) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cotswold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sand Trap
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sand Trap is Snug as a Bug (T565). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Snug as a Bug and you'll get the same color. See the full Snug as a Bug swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sand Trap
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Stone Grey (FLLW858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sand Trap without repainting risk. See the full Wright Stone Grey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sand Trap
At Glidden, the closest color to Sand Trap is El Capitan (PPG1020-4) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sand Trap
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Sand Trap is Sanded Grout (412-4DB). 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 39 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Sanded Grout and you'll get the same color. See the full Sanded Grout swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sand Trap
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sand Trap is Baltic Birch (HGSW 3065). 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 40 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Baltic Birch and you'll get the same color. See the full Baltic Birch swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sand Trap
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sand Trap is Frontier Land (DE6074) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frontier Land swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sand Trap
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sand Trap. The nearest is Rustic Oak (JG-110) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sand Trap
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Smoked Trout (NO. 60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sand Trap without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sand Trap
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sand Trap is Cozy Cover (0140) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sand Trap
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sand Trap is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sand Trap
Rodda's nearest match is Abalone (CA063), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sand Trap without repainting risk. See the full Abalone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sand Trap
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Sand Trap is Mesa (C2-813). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Mesa and you'll get the same color. See the full Mesa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sand Trap
Portola Paints's nearest match is Havana (HAVANA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sand Trap without repainting risk. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sand Trap
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sand Trap is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →