ColorplanSpanish Sand
OR-W07 · Behr
LRV 64 · light
0 black100 white
Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 64. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Carlisle Cream (1031), Sherwin-Williams Canvas Tan (SW 7531) and Farrow & Ball Joa's White (No.226). For trim, try Nano White (HDC-MD-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 64.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCD0BD |
| RGB | 220, 208, 189 |
| HSL | 37°, 31%, 80% |
About Spanish Sand
Spanish Sand (OR-W07) is a light beige from Behr with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 64, Spanish Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spanish Sand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Almond Wisp (PPU5-12), it's lighter.
How Spanish Sand changes with the light
Spanish Sand has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Spanish Sand's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spanish Sand will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Spanish Sand close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Spanish Sand will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Spanish Sand in real homes
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Spanish Sand equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Timson Sand (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: Wool Skein (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: Stirabout (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Spanish Sand questions
What undertone does Spanish Sand have?
Spanish Sand has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spanish Sand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spanish Sand a light or dark color?
Spanish Sand has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Spanish Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Spanish Sand in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Carlisle Cream 1031 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Sherwin-Williams: Canvas Tan SW 7531 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5); Farrow & Ball: Joa's White No.226 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spanish Sand?
Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Spanish Sand's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Spanish Sand work best?
Spanish Sand works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 64, Spanish Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
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