Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sandbar |
| SKU | 2004-6A |
| Hex | #E6AC89 |
| RGB | 230, 172, 137 |
| HSL | 23°, 65%, 72% |
| LRV | 48.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Sandbar
Sandbar sits in the mid-range at LRV 48.2, 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.
Sandbar is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sandbar 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 #E6AC89 in HSL space. Pair Sandbar 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 Sandbar Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sandbar 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 2004-6A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandbar
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sandbar. The nearest is Sun Bleached Ochre (SW 9011) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sun Bleached Ochre swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sandbar
At Behr, the closest color to Sandbar is Trick Or Treat (M220-4) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trick Or Treat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sandbar
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Myrtle Beach (061), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandbar without repainting risk. See the full Myrtle Beach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandbar
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sandbar is Orange Liqueur (PPG1198-4) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Liqueur swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sandbar
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Copper Orange (80YR 48/274), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandbar without repainting risk. See the full Soft Copper Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandbar
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Pale Ginger (209-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandbar without repainting risk. See the full Pale Ginger swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandbar
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sandbar. The nearest is Shiny Penny (HGSW 2115) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shiny Penny swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sandbar
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sandbar. The nearest is Aloha Sunset (DE5178) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aloha Sunset swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandbar
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sandbar. The nearest is Bedtime Story (1009) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bedtime Story swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sandbar
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sandbar is Bedtime Story (1009) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedtime Story swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sandbar
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sandbar. The nearest is Sorbet (C2-528) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sorbet swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sandbar
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sandbar is Bedtime Story (1009) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedtime Story swatch →