ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sandy Valley (1112) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 34.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BF9765 |
| RGB | 191, 151, 101 |
| HSL | 33°, 41%, 57% |
About Sandy Valley
Sandy Valley (1112) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 34, Sandy Valley 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 Sandy Valley'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, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Desert Beach (1104); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sandy Valley changes with the light
Sandy Valley 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 Valley's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sandy Valley 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 Valley can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sandy Valley will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sandy Valley in real homes
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Sandy Valley 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
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sandy Valley questions
What undertone does Sandy Valley have?
Sandy Valley has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sandy Valley's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sandy Valley a light or dark color?
Sandy Valley has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Sandy Valley 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 Sandy Valley in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 8.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sandy Valley?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sandy Valley's undertone.
Where does Sandy Valley work best?
Sandy Valley works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 34, Sandy Valley 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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