Sherwin Williams

Sensational Sand

SW 6094

Sensational Sand is a warm beige with orange and amber undertones, registering an LRV of 39, placing it in the mid-range of light reflectance. It absorbs enough light to read as a distinct warm color rather than a pale neutral, and its orange undertone becomes more apparent in rooms with south-facing light. The hue sits between tan and caramel, functioning as a grounding wall color in living rooms, dining areas, and hallways.

It coordinates with Sherwin-Williams Alabaster for trim contrast, Copper Mountain as a deeper tonal accent, Coral Clay for a warm pairing, and Accessible Beige for lighter adjacent walls.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6094

Sensational Sand in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Sensational Sand under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Sensational Sand under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

26°

Red Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

39.0
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#BFA38D
RGB Decimal
191, 163, 141
RGB Percent
74.9%, 63.9%, 55.3%
HSL
26.4, 28.1%, 65.1%
HSV
26.4, 26.2%, 74.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 14.7%, 26.2%, 25.1%
YIQ
168.9, 23.8, -1.0
XYZ
39.39, 39.19, 30.69
CIE Lab
68.89, 6.87, 15.23
CIE Luv
68.89, 18.98, 19.72
Hunter Lab
62.60, 6.29, 12.31
Decimal
12559245

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