Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sanderling |
| SKU | SW 7513 |
| Hex | #A79582 |
| RGB | 167, 149, 130 |
| HSL | 31°, 17%, 58% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Sanderling
Sanderling sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Sanderling 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 Sanderling 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 #A79582 in HSL space. Pair Sanderling 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 Sanderling Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sanderling 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 7513 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sanderling
The closest Behr equivalent of Sanderling is Pure Earth (PPU7-05). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Behr is your counter, order Pure Earth and you'll get the same color. See the full Pure Earth swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sanderling
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sanderling is Beige Gray (ES-51) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sanderling
At Valspar, the closest color to Sanderling is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sanderling
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sanderling without repainting risk. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sanderling
At Glidden, the closest color to Sanderling is Brushwood Tan (20YY 31/106) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brushwood Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sanderling
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sanderling is Oakbluff (413-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sanderling
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sanderling is Domaine (HGSW 3443). 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 31 vs 31). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Domaine and you'll get the same color. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sanderling
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sanderling is Early American Classic (DESS43) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Early American Classic swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sanderling
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sanderling is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sanderling
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sanderling is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sanderling
At Rodda, the closest color to Sanderling is Basil (CA143) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sanderling
C2 Paint's nearest match is Scout (C2-826), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sanderling without repainting risk. See the full Scout swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sanderling
Backdrop's nearest match is Anita (BD-AN), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sanderling without repainting risk. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sanderling
Kompozit's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sanderling without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →