ColorplanBenjamin Moore Warm Sand (CSP-280) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 49. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Macadamia (SW 6142), Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone (No.264) 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 | 49.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CBB79C |
| RGB | 203, 183, 156 |
| HSL | 34°, 31%, 70% |
About Warm Sand
Warm Sand (CSP-280) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 49, Warm Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Warm Sand'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 Sierra Hills (1053); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Warm Sand changes with the light
Warm Sand 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
Warm Sand's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Warm Sand 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 Warm Sand can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Warm Sand will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Warm Sand in real homes
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Warm Sand 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.4
Also close: Nomadic Desert (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.8
Also close: Savage Ground (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Warm Sand questions
What undertone does Warm Sand have?
Warm Sand has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Warm Sand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Warm Sand a light or dark color?
Warm Sand has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Warm Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Warm Sand in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Macadamia SW 6142 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.4); Farrow & Ball: Oxford Stone No.264 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Warm Sand?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Warm Sand's undertone.
Where does Warm Sand work best?
Warm Sand works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 49, Warm Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
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