Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sandy Sage |
| SKU | 5008-1C |
| Hex | #BCB5A5 |
| RGB | 188, 181, 165 |
| HSL | 42°, 15%, 69% |
| LRV | 46.6 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Sandy Sage
Sandy Sage sits in the mid-range at LRV 46.6, 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 Sage 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
16 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sandy Sage 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 #BCB5A5 in HSL space. Pair Sandy Sage 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 Sage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sandy Sage 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 5008-1C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandy Sage
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Analytical Gray (SW 7051), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Sage without repainting risk. See the full Analytical Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sandy Sage
At Behr, the closest color to Sandy Sage is Pasha Brown (MQ2-51) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pasha Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sandy Sage
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Northern Cliffs (1536), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Sage without repainting risk. See the full Northern Cliffs swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandy Sage
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sandy Sage is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sandy Sage
Glidden's nearest match is Dry Goods Neutral (40YY 44/095), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Sage without repainting risk. See the full Dry Goods Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandy Sage
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sandy Sage is Rhino-ed Gray (440-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rhino-ed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandy Sage
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sandy Sage is Anew Gray (HGSW 3466) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anew Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sandy Sage
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sandy Sage is Naturally-Sourced (DEGR24). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Naturally-Sourced and you'll get the same color. See the full Naturally-Sourced swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sandy Sage
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sandy Sage is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sandy Sage
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sandy Sage is Ash Grey (NO. W9) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandy Sage
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sandy Sage is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sandy Sage
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sandy Sage is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sandy Sage
Rodda has no exact twin of Sandy Sage. The nearest is Hearth (CA045) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hearth swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sandy Sage
C2 Paint's nearest match is Vex (C2-927), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46.6) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Sage without repainting risk. See the full Vex swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sandy Sage
Portola Paints's nearest match is Sevilla (SEVILLA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Sage without repainting risk. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sandy Sage
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sandy Sage is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46.6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →