ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sandy Shores (948) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 79. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball New White (No.59) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Capri Coast (OC-87).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 78.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EFE5D0 |
| RGB | 239, 229, 208 |
| HSL | 41°, 49%, 88% |
About Sandy Shores
Sandy Shores (948) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 79, Sandy Shores 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 Sandy Shores'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 Deserted Island (OC-99); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sandy Shores changes with the light
Sandy Shores is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Sandy Shores's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sandy Shores 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 Shores can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sandy Shores will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sandy Shores in real homes
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Sandy Shores 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 2.1
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sandy Shores questions
What undertone does Sandy Shores have?
Sandy Shores has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sandy Shores's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sandy Shores a light or dark color?
Sandy Shores has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 78.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, Sandy Shores reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Sandy Shores in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: New White No.59 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sandy Shores?
Try Capri Coast (OC-87) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Sandy Shores's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Sandy Shores work best?
Sandy Shores works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 79, Sandy Shores reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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