ColorplanBenjamin Moore Acapulco Sand (2105-60) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Malted Milk (SW 6057), Farrow & Ball Calamine (No.230) and Behr Stolen Kiss (MQ3-34). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 61.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DDC9C1 |
| RGB | 221, 201, 193 |
| HSL | 17°, 29%, 81% |
About Acapulco Sand
Acapulco Sand (2105-60) is a light pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 61, Acapulco Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Acapulco 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 bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Malted Milk (2099-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Acapulco Sand changes with the light
Acapulco 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
Acapulco Sand's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Acapulco 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 Acapulco Sand close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Acapulco Sand will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Acapulco Sand in real homes
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Acapulco 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Acapulco Sand questions
What undertone does Acapulco Sand have?
Acapulco Sand has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Acapulco Sand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Acapulco Sand a light or dark color?
Acapulco Sand has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 61.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Acapulco Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Acapulco Sand in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Malted Milk SW 6057 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Farrow & Ball: Calamine No.230 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Stolen Kiss MQ3-34 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Acapulco Sand?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Acapulco Sand's undertone.
Where does Acapulco Sand work best?
Acapulco Sand works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 61, Acapulco Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
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