ColorplanBenjamin Moore Painted Sands (1142) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Navajo White (SW 6126), Farrow & Ball Matchstick (No.2013) and Behr Toasted Cashew (PWN-66). 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 | 70.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EBD7BF |
| RGB | 235, 215, 191 |
| HSL | 33°, 52%, 84% |
About Painted Sands
Painted Sands (1142) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 70, Painted Sands 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 Painted Sands'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 Creamy Satin (1087); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Painted Sands changes with the light
Painted Sands 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
Painted Sands's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Painted Sands 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 Painted Sands can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Painted Sands will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Painted Sands in real homes
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Painted Sands 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 3.0
Also close: Antique White (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Painted Sands questions
What undertone does Painted Sands have?
Painted Sands has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Painted Sands's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Painted Sands a light or dark color?
Painted Sands has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Painted Sands reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Painted Sands in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Navajo White SW 6126 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Matchstick No.2013 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Toasted Cashew PWN-66 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Painted Sands?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Painted Sands's undertone.
Where does Painted Sands work best?
Painted Sands works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 70, Painted Sands reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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