Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sandy Ridge |
| SKU | SW 7535 |
| Hex | #A18E77 |
| RGB | 161, 142, 119 |
| HSL | 33°, 18%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Sandy Ridge
Sandy Ridge sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Sandy Ridge 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Sandy Ridge 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 #A18E77 in HSL space. Pair Sandy Ridge 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 Sandy Ridge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sandy Ridge 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 7535 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
The closest Behr equivalent of Sandy Ridge is Cottage Walk (ECC-17-1). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Behr is your counter, order Cottage Walk and you'll get the same color. See the full Cottage Walk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sandy Ridge is Nordic Gray (CC-576) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nordic Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
Valspar's nearest match is Mountain Hideaway (M225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Hideaway swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sandy Ridge is Oyster Shell (PPG14-13) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oyster Shell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
Glidden's nearest match is Reindeer Fur (20YY 29/161), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Reindeer Fur swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Sandy Ridge. The nearest is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sandy Ridge is Truffle Oil (HGSW 2504) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Truffle Oil swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sandy Ridge is Incense Stick (DEBN73). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Incense Stick and you'll get the same color. See the full Incense Stick swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sandy Ridge is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sandy Ridge is Kinderhook Clay (H123) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sandy Ridge is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
Rodda's nearest match is Mocha (CA048), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Mocha swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
C2 Paint's nearest match is In the Bag (C2-840), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Ridge without repainting risk. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
Backdrop has no exact twin of Sandy Ridge. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sandy Ridge
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sandy Ridge is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →