ColorplanWhite Sand
964 · Benjamin Moore
Classic Colors Collection
Room Preview
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 69.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E1D9C7 |
| RGB | 225, 217, 199 |
| HSL | 42°, 30%, 83% |
About White Sand
White Sand (964) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 70, White Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down White 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to White Sand (OC-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
White Sand equivalents in other brands
Closest color from each brand, ranked by ΔE (CIEDE2000). Under 2.5 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Dover White (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Ammonite (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
White Sand questions
What undertone does White Sand have?
White Sand has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down White Sand's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is White Sand a light or dark color?
White Sand has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, White Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to White Sand in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Shoji White SW 7042 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: School House White No.291 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Swiss Cream PPU4-09 (very close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with White Sand?
Try Snow White (OC-66) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares White Sand's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does White Sand work best?
White Sand works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 70, White Sand has visible color without darkening a room much.
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