Paint Color Lab Spanish Sand Behr OR-W07
Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07) has an LRV of 64 and nearly matches Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531).
- LRV
- 64light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #DCD0BD
- RGB
- 220, 208, 189
- CIE Lab
- 84.0 / 1.0 / 10.9D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Spanish Sand in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas Tan SW 7531 | Sherwin-Williams | 64 | 0.5 | near-identical |
| Toasted Almond PPG 1097-3 | PPG | 61 | 1.1 | very close |
| Natural Linen SW 9109 | Sherwin-Williams | 66 | 1.5 | very close |
| Muslin BM OC-12 | Benjamin Moore | 66.54 | 1.7 | very close |
| Manchester Tan BM HC-81 | Benjamin Moore | 63.24 | 2.2 | close, visible side by side |
| Warm Putty Valspar 6006-1A | Valspar | 64.8 | 2.6 | close, visible side by side |
| Cream In My Coffee Valspar 3003-10C | Valspar | 72.31 | 3.0 | close, visible side by side |
| Antique White PPG 1024-2 | PPG | 72 | 3.1 | close, visible side by side |
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Spanish Sand on a wall
About Spanish Sand
Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07) LRV and undertone
Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07) has an LRV of 64, giving it a light depth while reflecting less light than high-LRV whites. Light reflectance value measures the proportion of visible light a surface reflects; higher values generally indicate a brighter appearance. Spanish Sand belongs to the beige color family, with a calculated warm yellow undertone. This combination places it between very light neutrals and deeper mid-tone colors in terms of reflectance. In rooms with limited daylight, its LRV may make the walls appear less bright than a white with an LRV above 80. North-facing light can make warm undertones seem more subdued, while strong southern daylight may bring yellow notes forward. Check a painted sample beside flooring, cabinets, and trim because surrounding finishes influence perceived color.
Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07) in other brands
Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531) is the closest listed match, with LRV 64.0 and ΔE 0.5. A difference below 1 indicates a near-identical measured color, although the finish and lighting can still affect its appearance. PPG Toasted Almond (PPG1097-3), with LRV 61.0 and ΔE 1.1, is very close. Sherwin-Williams Natural Linen (SW 9109), at LRV 66.0 and ΔE 1.5, and Benjamin Moore Muslin (OC-12), at LRV 66.54 and ΔE 1.7, are also very close matches. ΔE uses the CIEDE2000 method to quantify color difference. Values from 1 to 2 mean very close; values from 2 to 4 mean close but visibly different side by side. These measurements help narrow alternatives but do not guarantee identical results across paint systems.
Lighter and darker Behr alternatives
Behr Antique White (23), with LRV 73, is lighter than Spanish Sand and may work when a room needs more reflected light. Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12), at LRV 60, is darker and provides a modest reduction in reflectance. Behr Even Better Beige (DC-010), also at LRV 60, offers another darker option. Behr Aged Beige (PPU7-09), with LRV 63, is slightly darker by the listed measurement. Its ΔE of 2.0 indicates a close match at the boundary between very close and visibly distinguishable differences. The other listed alternatives have ΔE values of 1.6, 1.9, and 3.0, respectively, so their similarities vary. Compare actual samples under morning and evening light before selecting a wall color or coordinating trim.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Behr’s page for Spanish Sand.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Behr's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Behr. See how we measure colors.