ColorplanBenjamin Moore Natural Sand (2165-50) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 67. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ivoire (SW 6127), Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream (No.68) and Behr Butter Cookie (ICC-41). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 66.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EBD2AD |
| RGB | 235, 210, 173 |
| HSL | 36°, 61%, 80% |
About Natural Sand
Natural Sand (2165-50) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 67, Natural Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Natural 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 Mohave Desert (1115), it's warmer.
How Natural Sand changes with the light
Natural 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
Natural Sand's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Natural 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 Natural Sand can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Natural Sand will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Natural Sand in real homes
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Natural 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 1.5
Also close: Jersey Cream (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Natural Sand questions
What undertone does Natural Sand have?
Natural Sand has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Natural Sand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Natural Sand a light or dark color?
Natural Sand has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 67, Natural Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Natural Sand in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ivoire SW 6127 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream No.68 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Butter Cookie ICC-41 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Natural Sand?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Natural Sand's undertone.
Where does Natural Sand work best?
Natural Sand works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 67, Natural Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
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