ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sandblast (2103-50) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dressy Rose (SW 6024) and Farrow & Ball Cinder Rose (No.246). 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 | 38.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BF9F9C |
| RGB | 191, 159, 156 |
| HSL | 5°, 21%, 68% |
About Sandblast
Sandblast (2103-50) is a deep, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 38, Sandblast 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 Sandblast'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 Cherry Malt (2104-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sandblast changes with the light
Sandblast 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
Sandblast's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sandblast 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 Sandblast close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Sandblast will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Sandblast in real homes
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Sandblast 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 1.9
Also close: Redend Point (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Sulking Room Pink (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.3
Also close: Mesa Taupe (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sandblast questions
What undertone does Sandblast have?
Sandblast has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sandblast's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sandblast a light or dark color?
Sandblast has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Sandblast 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 Sandblast in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose SW 6024 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 9.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sandblast?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Oyster (2115-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sandblast's undertone.
Where does Sandblast work best?
Sandblast works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 38, Sandblast 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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