ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cancun Sand (2016-70) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 90. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr White Veil (OR-W14).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 90.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FCF3DE |
| RGB | 252, 243, 222 |
| HSL | 42°, 83%, 93% |
About Cancun Sand
Cancun Sand (2016-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 90, Cancun Sand reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cancun 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 trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Fine China (2156-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cancun Sand changes with the light
Cancun Sand is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Cancun Sand's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cancun Sand will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Cancun Sand can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cancun Sand will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cancun Sand in real homes
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Cancun 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.
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Cancun Sand questions
What undertone does Cancun Sand have?
Cancun Sand has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cancun Sand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cancun Sand a light or dark color?
Cancun Sand has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 90.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 90, Cancun Sand reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Cancun Sand in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (close, ΔE 3.2); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: White Veil OR-W14 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cancun Sand?
Cancun Sand is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Cancun Sand work best?
Cancun Sand works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 90, Cancun Sand reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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