ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dellwood Sand (CC-364) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe (SW 7038), Farrow & Ball London Stone (No.6) and Behr Mesa Taupe (PPU5-14). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 36.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B49F8B |
| RGB | 180, 159, 139 |
| HSL | 29°, 21%, 63% |
About Dellwood Sand
Dellwood Sand (CC-364) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 36, Dellwood Sand absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dellwood 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, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Broken Arrow (1026); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dellwood Sand changes with the light
Dellwood Sand has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Dellwood Sand's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dellwood 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 Dellwood Sand can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Dellwood Sand will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Dellwood Sand in real homes
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Dellwood 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Dead Salmon (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dellwood Sand questions
What undertone does Dellwood Sand have?
Dellwood Sand has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dellwood Sand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dellwood Sand a light or dark color?
Dellwood Sand has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Dellwood Sand absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Dellwood Sand in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tony Taupe SW 7038 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: London Stone No.6 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dellwood Sand?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dellwood Sand's undertone.
Where does Dellwood Sand work best?
Dellwood Sand works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 36, Dellwood Sand absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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