ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sandy Brown (CC-150) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 54. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156), Farrow & Ball Cord (No.16) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). 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 | 54.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D3C09D |
| RGB | 211, 192, 157 |
| HSL | 39°, 38%, 72% |
About Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown (CC-150) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 54, Sandy Brown has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sandy Brown'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 Bracken Biscuit (CW-120); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sandy Brown changes with the light
Sandy Brown 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
Sandy Brown's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sandy Brown 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 Sandy Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sandy Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sandy Brown in real homes
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Sandy Brown 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.
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Sandy Brown questions
What undertone does Sandy Brown have?
Sandy Brown has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sandy Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sandy Brown a light or dark color?
Sandy Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 54.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 54, Sandy Brown has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sandy Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ramie SW 6156 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Cord No.16 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sandy Brown?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sandy Brown's undertone.
Where does Sandy Brown work best?
Sandy Brown works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 54, Sandy Brown has visible color without darkening a room much.
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