Sands of Time
SW 6101 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Sands of Time SW 6101 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#BCA38B
LRV
39
Family
Brown
SW 6101
Color profile
Light value
39 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Like a sandy shore kissed by ocean spray, this muted neutral has muddy brown undertones. Set it off with creamy shades like Aged White.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 39 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Sands of TimeThis colorSands of TimeSherwin-Williams · SW 6101
CoordinatingAged WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 9180CoordinatingLlama WoolSherwin-Williams · SW 9089CoordinatingPacer WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6098Similar colors
Tap any color to compareSands of Time vs Oak Barrel
39LRV39
#BCA38BHex#BFA287
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sands of Time vs Latte
39LRV38
#BCA38BHex#BAA185
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sands of Time vs Sensational Sand
39LRV39
#BCA38BHex#BFA38D
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sands of Time vs Tamarind
39LRV40
#BCA38BHex#C0A588
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sands of Time vs Beige Intenso
39LRV42
#BCA38BHex#C5A88D
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sands of Time vs Farro
39LRV40
#BCA38BHex#C1A485
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sands of Time vs Outerbanks
39LRV39
#BCA38BHex#B7A48B
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sands of Time vs Townhall Tan
39LRV42
#BCA38BHex#C3AA8C
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sands of Time vs Sand Trap
39LRV40
#BCA38BHex#BBA595
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sands of Time vs Basket Beige
39LRV42
#BCA38BHex#C0A98B
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSands of Time vs Merino
39LRV39
#BCA38BHex#BDA389
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Merino is near-identical compared with Sands of Time.
Sands of Time vs Cup Of Cocoa
39LRV37
#BCA38BHex#BAA087
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cup Of Cocoa is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Sands of Time.
Sands of Time vs Broken Arrow
39LRV37
#BCA38BHex#B8A18C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Broken Arrow is very close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Sands of Time.
Sands of Time vs Interlude
39LRV38
#BCA38BHex#B8A28A
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Interlude is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Sands of Time.
Sands of Time vs Puppy Love
39LRV40
#BCA38BHex#BBA592
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Puppy Love is very close match · cooler compared with Sands of Time.
Sands of Time vs Faint Maple
39LRV36
#BCA38BHex#B49D88
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Faint Maple is very close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Sands of Time.
Sands of Time vs Smoked Trout
39LRV41
#BCA38BHex#BDA794
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Smoked Trout is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Sands of Time.
Sands of Time vs Planter No.G5
39LRV37
#BCA38BHex#B5A086
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Planter No.G5 is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Sands of Time.
Sands of Time vs Yosemite Trailhead
39LRV42
#BCA38BHex#C7A98D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yosemite Trailhead is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Sands of Time.
Sands of Time vs Weathered Wood
39LRV34
#BCA38BHex#B19C86
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Weathered Wood is close match · 5 points darker compared with Sands of Time.
Sands of Time, answered
What is the LRV of Sands of Time?
Sands of Time (SW 6101) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 39, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Sands of Time a warm or cool color?
Sands of Time has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Sands of Time be used outside?
Yes, Sands of Time is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Sands of Time from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Sands of Time is Merino (N260-4) by Behr, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6101
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