Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Sensational Sand |
| SKU | SW 6094 |
| Hex | #BFA38D |
| RGB | 191, 163, 141 |
| HSL | 26°, 28%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Sensational Sand
Sensational Sand 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.
Sensational Sand 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 Sensational Sand 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 #BFA38D in HSL space. Pair Sensational Sand 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 Sensational Sand Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sensational Sand 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 6094 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Sensational Sand
Behr's nearest match is Mocha Foam (T15-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sensational Sand without repainting risk. See the full Mocha Foam swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sensational Sand
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sensational Sand is Fox Hedge Tan (1167) — very close at ΔE 2, 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 Fox Hedge Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sensational Sand
At Valspar, the closest color to Sensational Sand is Puppy Love (V131-4) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.6 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Puppy Love swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sensational Sand
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sensational Sand is Wright Stone Grey (FLLW858) — very close at ΔE 3.23, 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 Wright Stone Grey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sensational Sand
Glidden has no exact twin of Sensational Sand. The nearest is Antelope (PPG15-09) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sensational Sand
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sensational Sand is Sanded Grout (412-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.03, 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 Sanded Grout swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sensational Sand
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sensational Sand is Bombay Beach (HGSW 3105). 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 Bombay Beach and you'll get the same color. See the full Bombay Beach swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sensational Sand
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sensational Sand is Buttered Croissant (DEBN05). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Buttered Croissant and you'll get the same color. See the full Buttered Croissant swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sensational Sand
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sensational Sand is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 2.37, 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 Sensational Sand
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sensational Sand is Tailored Tan (0239) — very close at ΔE 3.37, 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 Sensational Sand
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sensational Sand. The nearest is Macadamia Brown (0184) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sensational Sand
Rodda has no exact twin of Sensational Sand. The nearest is Sand Sculpture (CA094) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sensational Sand
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sensational Sand is Mesa (C2-813) — very close at ΔE 3.42, 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 Mesa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sensational Sand
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Sensational Sand is Coda (CODA). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Coda and you'll get the same color. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sensational Sand
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sensational Sand. The nearest is Macadamia Brown (0184) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →