Sandalwood (6008-2B) is a dark yellow from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams River Reed (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Sandalwood in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

23.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

6008-2B

HEX

#92846A

RGB

146, 132, 106

HSL

39°, 16%, 49%

Family

Yellows

Colors similar to Sandalwood in Valspar

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Sandalwood FAQ

What undertone does Sandalwood have?

Sandalwood has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Sandalwood?

Sandalwood has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Sandalwood in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: River Reed (SW 9534), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wet Clay (CSP-1045), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sawdust (HGSW6158), ~95% proximity; PPG: Only Oregano (PPG11-28), ~95% proximity; Behr: Lagoon Moss (N330-6), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Tawny Owl (DET640), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Rattan Palm (PPG1027-5), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~91% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sandalwood?

The HEX code of Sandalwood (6008-2B) is #92846A, RGB 146, 132, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.