Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sandbank |
| SKU | SW 6052 |
| Hex | #C3A497 |
| RGB | 195, 164, 151 |
| HSL | 18°, 27%, 68% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Sherwin-Williams Sandbank
Sandbank 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 red 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.
Sandbank 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
13 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Sandbank 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 #C3A497 in HSL space. Pair Sandbank 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 Sandbank Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sandbank 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 6052 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sandbank
The closest Behr equivalent of Sandbank is Cozy Blanket (ICC-53). At ΔE 0.42 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Cozy Blanket and you'll get the same color. See the full Cozy Blanket swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sandbank
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Sandbank. The nearest is Monet (1243) at ΔE 4.05 — 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 Monet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sandbank
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sandbank is Prom Night (T574). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.7 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Prom Night and you'll get the same color. See the full Prom Night swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandbank
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Just Rosey (PPG1061-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sandbank without repainting risk. See the full Just Rosey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sandbank
Glidden's nearest match is Just Rosey (PPG1061-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sandbank without repainting risk. See the full Just Rosey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandbank
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sandbank. The nearest is Sanded Grout (412-4DB) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sanded Grout swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandbank
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sandbank is Intimate Tan (HGSW 3055) — very close at ΔE 2.05, 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 Intimate Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sandbank
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rose Bisque (DE6081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Sandbank without repainting risk. See the full Rose Bisque swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandbank
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sandbank is Andes Ash (0127) — very close at ΔE 2.01, 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 Andes Ash swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sandbank
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sandbank is Andes Ash (0127) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andes Ash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sandbank
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sandbank. The nearest is Mesa (C2-813) at ΔE 4.13 — 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 Mesa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sandbank
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Sandbank is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 2.41, 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 Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sandbank
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sandbank is Andes Ash (0127) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andes Ash swatch →