Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sandy Trail |
| SKU | V134-3 |
| Hex | #C8B59D |
| RGB | 200, 181, 157 |
| HSL | 33°, 28%, 70% |
| LRV | 47.7 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Sandy Trail
Sandy Trail sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.7, 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 Trail 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.
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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sandy Trail 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 #C8B59D in HSL space. Pair Sandy Trail 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 Trail Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sandy Trail 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 V134-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandy Trail
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Trail without repainting risk. See the full Bittersweet Stem swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sandy Trail
The closest Behr equivalent of Sandy Trail is Elemental Tan (MQ2-21). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.7). If Behr is your counter, order Elemental Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Elemental Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sandy Trail
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Warm Sand (CSP-280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Trail without repainting risk. See the full Warm Sand swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sandy Trail
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Trail without repainting risk. See the full Happy Trails swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sandy Trail
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sandy Trail is Best Beige (PPG1085-4). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.7). If Glidden is your counter, order Best Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sandy Trail
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sandy Trail is Flaxen Tan (416-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flaxen Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sandy Trail
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sandy Trail is Common Thread (HGSW 3116) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Common Thread swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sandy Trail
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rincon Cove (DEC757), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sandy Trail without repainting risk. See the full Rincon Cove swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sandy Trail
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sandy Trail. The nearest is Templeton Pink (NO. 303) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sandy Trail
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sandy Trail is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sandy Trail
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sandy Trail is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sandy Trail
The closest Rodda equivalent of Sandy Trail is Whole Grain (CA099). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.7). If Rodda is your counter, order Whole Grain and you'll get the same color. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sandy Trail
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sandy Trail is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sandy Trail
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sandy Trail is Wicker Basket (0280) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.7) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →