ColorplanSand Dollar
SW 6099 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 58 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Sand Dollar (SW 6099) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 58. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Chocolate Mousse (1025), Farrow & Ball Scallop (No.311) and Behr Almond Wisp (PPU5-12). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 57.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D7C5B3 |
| RGB | 215, 197, 179 |
| HSL | 30°, 31%, 77% |
About Sand Dollar
Sand Dollar (SW 6099) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 58, Sand Dollar has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sand Dollar'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. Next to Kilim Beige (SW 6106), it's cooler.
How Sand Dollar changes with the light
Sand Dollar 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
Sand Dollar's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sand Dollar 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 Sand Dollar close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Sand Dollar will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Sand Dollar in real homes
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Sand Dollar 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.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Sandpiper Beige (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Oxford Stone (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Sand Dollar questions
What undertone does Sand Dollar have?
Sand Dollar has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sand Dollar's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sand Dollar a light or dark color?
Sand Dollar has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Sand Dollar has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sand Dollar in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Chocolate Mousse 1025 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Farrow & Ball: Scallop No.311 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Almond Wisp PPU5-12 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sand Dollar?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Sand Dollar's undertone.
Where does Sand Dollar work best?
Sand Dollar works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 58, Sand Dollar has visible color without darkening a room much.
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