ColorplanBenjamin Moore Linen Sand (2151-60) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 81. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Fresh Air (211).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 80.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F0E8CB |
| RGB | 240, 232, 203 |
| HSL | 47°, 55%, 87% |
About Linen Sand
Linen Sand (2151-60) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 81, Linen 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 Linen 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. It's very close to Sweet Cream (CSP-935); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Linen Sand changes with the light
Linen 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
Linen 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
Linen 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 Linen Sand can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Linen Sand will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Linen Sand in real homes
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Linen 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
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: New White (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Linen Sand questions
What undertone does Linen Sand have?
Linen Sand has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Linen Sand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Linen Sand a light or dark color?
Linen Sand has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 80.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, Linen Sand reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Linen Sand in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.1); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Navajo White 22 (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 Linen Sand?
Try Fresh Air (211) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Linen Sand's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Linen Sand work best?
Linen Sand works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 81, Linen Sand reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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