ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sandpiper Beige (CC-368) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 56. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sand Dollar (SW 6099), Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). 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 | 56.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D7C2AD |
| RGB | 215, 194, 173 |
| HSL | 30°, 34%, 76% |
About Sandpiper Beige
Sandpiper Beige (CC-368) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 56, Sandpiper Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sandpiper Beige'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 King Arthur's Court (1081); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sandpiper Beige changes with the light
Sandpiper Beige 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
Sandpiper Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sandpiper Beige 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 Sandpiper Beige can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sandpiper Beige will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sandpiper Beige in real homes
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Sandpiper Beige 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: Kilim Beige (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Creamy Mushroom (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sandpiper Beige questions
What undertone does Sandpiper Beige have?
Sandpiper Beige has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sandpiper Beige's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sandpiper Beige a light or dark color?
Sandpiper Beige has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 56, Sandpiper Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sandpiper Beige in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sand Dollar SW 6099 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (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 Sandpiper Beige?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sandpiper Beige's undertone.
Where does Sandpiper Beige work best?
Sandpiper Beige works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 56, Sandpiper Beige has visible color without darkening a room much.
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