Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time SW 6101 paint color swatch — hex #BCA38B, LRV 39Color shown is a digital approximation. Always test a physical sample.
Sherwin-Williams

Sands of Time

SW 6101 by Sherwin-Williams

Hex #BCA38B · LRV 39 · warm beige

How popular is Sands of Time?

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Searches per month · USAbout 590 searches a month in the USUp 8% on the previous 12 months.

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About Sands of Time

Sands of Time is a comfortable, medium-light beige with warm yellow-red undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 39 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.

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Color Specifications

Name
Sands of Time
Code
SW 6101
Hex
#BCA38B
RGB
188, 163, 139
HSL
29, 27%, 64%
CMYK
0, 13, 26, 26Approximate — screen to print
Lab
68.6, 5.4, 15.9
CSS
--sherwin-williams-sands-of-time
LRV
39 (Medium Light)
0 · Dark100 · Light
Undertone
Warm Yellow-Red
Temperature
warm
Family
beige
Interior
Yes
Exterior
Yes
Finishes
flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
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