Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Western Sandstone |
| SKU | 1001-10A |
| Hex | #B1A39A |
| RGB | 177, 163, 154 |
| HSL | 23°, 13%, 65% |
| LRV | 37.9 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Western Sandstone
Western Sandstone sits in the mid-range at LRV 37.9, 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.
Western Sandstone 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 Western 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 #B1A39A in HSL space. Pair Western 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 Western Sandstone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Western 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 1001-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Western Sandstone
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Western Sandstone is Restoration (SW 9578) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Restoration swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Western Sandstone
Behr's nearest match is Moleskin (N180-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Western Sandstone without repainting risk. See the full Moleskin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Western Sandstone
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Western Sandstone is Quicksand (CSP-200) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quicksand swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Western Sandstone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Western Sandstone is El Capitan (PPG1020-4) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Western Sandstone
Glidden has no exact twin of Western Sandstone. The nearest is Heron Grey (20YY 37/094) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heron Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Western Sandstone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Western Sandstone is Just Barely (402-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Just Barely swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Western Sandstone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Western Sandstone is Functional Gray (HGSW 2465) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Functional Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Western Sandstone
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Western Sandstone is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Western Sandstone
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Western Sandstone is Drifting Sand (0218) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Western Sandstone
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Western Sandstone. The nearest is In the Hills (0561) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 37.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Western Sandstone
At Rodda, the closest color to Western Sandstone is Artifact (CA074) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artifact swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Western Sandstone
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Western Sandstone. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Western Sandstone
Kompozit has no exact twin of Western Sandstone. The nearest is In the Hills (0561) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 37.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full In the Hills swatch →