Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sands of Time |
| SKU | SW 6101 |
| Hex | #BCA38B |
| RGB | 188, 163, 139 |
| HSL | 29°, 27%, 64% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time
Sands of Time sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Sands of Time 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
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 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
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Sands of Time 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 #BCA38B in HSL space. Pair Sands of Time 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 Sands of Time Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sands of Time 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 6101 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sands of Time
Behr's nearest match is Basketry (PPU4-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sands of Time without repainting risk. See the full Basketry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sands of Time
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Interlude (AF-135), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sands of Time without repainting risk. See the full Interlude swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sands of Time
Valspar's nearest match is Puppy Love (V131-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.6 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sands of Time without repainting risk. See the full Puppy Love swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sands of Time
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sands of Time is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sands of Time
At Glidden, the closest color to Sands of Time is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sands of Time
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Southwood Lane (414-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sands of Time without repainting risk. See the full Southwood Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sands of Time
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sands of Time is Sands of Time (HGSW 3115). 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 39 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sands of Time and you'll get the same color. See the full Sands of Time swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sands of Time
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Buttered Croissant (DEBN05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sands of Time without repainting risk. See the full Buttered Croissant swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sands of Time
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sands of Time is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sands of Time
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sands of Time is Tailored Tan (0239) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sands of Time
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sands of Time is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) 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 Sands of Time
At Rodda, the closest color to Sands of Time is Sisal (CA095) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sisal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sands of Time
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sands of Time is Thatch (C2-827) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sands of Time
Portola Paints's nearest match is Coda (CODA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sands of Time without repainting risk. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sands of Time
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sands of Time is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) 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 →