Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Rosy Sandstone |
| SKU | 2001-7C |
| Hex | #BB8273 |
| RGB | 187, 130, 115 |
| HSL | 12°, 35%, 59% |
| LRV | 27.8 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Valspar Rosy Sandstone
Rosy Sandstone sits in the mid-range at LRV 27.8, 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.
Rosy Sandstone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Rosy Sandstone within Valspar'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 #BB8273 in HSL space. Pair Rosy Sandstone 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.
Valspar Rosy Sandstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rosy Sandstone 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 Valspar 2001-7C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rosy Sandstone. The nearest is Coral Rose (SW 9004) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coral Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
The closest Behr equivalent of Rosy Sandstone is Suntan Glow (230F-5). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 27.8). If Behr is your counter, order Suntan Glow and you'll get the same color. See the full Suntan Glow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Savannah Clay (047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 27.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Sandstone without repainting risk. See the full Savannah Clay swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rosy Sandstone is Big Cypress (PPG1062-5) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 27.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Cypress swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
Glidden's nearest match is Big Cypress (PPG1062-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 27.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Sandstone without repainting risk. See the full Big Cypress swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Rosy Sandstone. The nearest is Zesty Ginger (308-5DB) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zesty Ginger swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rosy Sandstone. The nearest is Posey Pink (HGSW 2054) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Posey Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rosy Sandstone is Brick Fence (DE6089) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brick Fence swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rosy Sandstone is Red Earth (NO. 64) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 27.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Earth swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rosy Sandstone is Autumn's Hill (0038) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn's Hill swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Flower Pot (C2-540), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 27.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Sandstone without repainting risk. See the full Flower Pot swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Rosy Sandstone. The nearest is Tierre (TIERRE) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tierre swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rosy Sandstone
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Rosy Sandstone. The nearest is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →