Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sandy Peppers |
| SKU | 8001-17G |
| Hex | #DE7231 |
| RGB | 222, 114, 49 |
| HSL | 23°, 72%, 53% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Sandy Peppers
Sandy Peppers 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 Peppers 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
12 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sandy Peppers 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 #DE7231 in HSL space. Pair Sandy Peppers 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 Sandy Peppers Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sandy Peppers 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 8001-17G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sandy Peppers is Invigorate (SW 6886) — very close at ΔE 2.01, 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 Invigorate swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
At Behr, the closest color to Sandy Peppers is Amber Wave (260D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.43, 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 Amber Wave swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sandy Peppers is Pumpkin Pie (2167-20) — very close at ΔE 3.2, 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 Pumpkin Pie swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sandy Peppers is Field Poppy (PPG1195-7) — very close at ΔE 2.82, 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 Field Poppy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
Glidden's nearest match is Fiery Orange (70YR 23/650), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Peppers without repainting risk. See the full Fiery Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Summer Treat (108-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Peppers without repainting risk. See the full Summer Treat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sandy Peppers. The nearest is Copper Playa (HGSW 1122) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Copper Playa swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sandy Peppers is Sweet Potato (DE5201) — very close at ΔE 3.37, 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 Sweet Potato swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sandy Peppers is Lava Lamp (1033) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sandy Peppers is Lava Lamp (1033) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Sandy Peppers. The nearest is Summer Squash (BD55) at ΔE 4.36 — 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 Summer Squash swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sandy Peppers
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sandy Peppers is Lava Lamp (1033) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →