ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sand Pebble (2105-50) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dressy Rose (SW 6024) and Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink (No.303). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 42.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C3A99F |
| RGB | 195, 169, 159 |
| HSL | 17°, 23%, 69% |
About Sand Pebble
Sand Pebble (2105-50) is a mid-tone pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 42, Sand Pebble has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sand Pebble'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, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Hint of Mauve (2097-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sand Pebble changes with the light
Sand Pebble has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Sand Pebble's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sand Pebble will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Sand Pebble close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Sand Pebble will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Sand Pebble in real homes
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Sand Pebble 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 4.8
Also close: Perfect Greige (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.8
Also close: Smoked Trout (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sand Pebble questions
What undertone does Sand Pebble have?
Sand Pebble has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sand Pebble's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sand Pebble a light or dark color?
Sand Pebble has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Sand Pebble has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sand Pebble in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose SW 6024 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink No.303 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Mesa Taupe PPU5-14 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sand Pebble?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sand Pebble's undertone.
Where does Sand Pebble work best?
Sand Pebble works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 42, Sand Pebble has visible color without darkening a room much.
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