Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 39

Sands of Time (SW 6101) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 38.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time (100% match).

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LRV

38.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6101

HEX

#BCA38B

RGB

188, 163, 139

HSL

29°, 27%, 64%

Family

Beiges

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Sands of Time FAQ

What undertone does Sands of Time have?

Sands of Time is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Sands of Time?

Sands of Time has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 38.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Sands of Time in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sands of Time (HGSW6101), 100%; Behr: Merino (N260-4), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Interlude (AF-135), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Buttered Croissant (DEBN05), 97%; PPG: Antelope (PPG15-09), 95%; Valspar: Brown Owl (M136), 95%; Glidden: Antelope (PPG15-09), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink (No. 303), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sands of Time?

The HEX code of Sands of Time (SW 6101) is #BCA38B, RGB 188, 163, 139. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.