ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sandy White (2148-50) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 74. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 73.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E7DFC5 |
| RGB | 231, 223, 197 |
| HSL | 46°, 41%, 84% |
About Sandy White
Sandy White (2148-50) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 74, Sandy White 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 White'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 Elephant Tusk (OC-8); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sandy White changes with the light
Sandy White 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
Sandy White's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sandy White 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 Sandy White close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Sandy White will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Sandy White in real homes
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Sandy White 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
Close · ΔE 2.8
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Lime White (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sandy White questions
What undertone does Sandy White have?
Sandy White has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sandy White's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sandy White a light or dark color?
Sandy White has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 74, Sandy White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Sandy White in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Navajo White 22 (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 White?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sandy White's undertone.
Where does Sandy White work best?
Sandy White works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 74, Sandy White reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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