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Phoenix Sand

Phoenix Sand is a versatile and reflective Orange from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 5 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#F9C4B3

LRV

60.53

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Light Reflectance Value
60.53
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Bold Vibrant
UseInterior Only

Phoenix Sand in Real Rooms

Phoenix Sand has a high LRV of 60.53 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a misc.

5 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Phoenix Sand prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Benjamin Moore Phoenix Sand wall paint color review

Neutral Phoenix Sand walls provide versatile backdrop for any decorating style.

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Benjamin Moore Phoenix Sand wall paint color

Warm Phoenix Sand walls embrace this space with soft, natural earth tones.

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Benjamin Moore Phoenix Sand wall paint

Muted Phoenix Sand walls create calm, understated elegance in this room.

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Phoenix Sand paint color-block

Earthy Phoenix Sand tone adds warmth and accessibility to this color palette.

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Benjamin Moore Phoenix Sand paint color-block

Natural Phoenix Sand walls bring cohesive, subtle warmth to this designed space.

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Coordinating Colors

French Canvas
Phoenix Sand
French Canvas vs Phoenix Sand
French Canvas
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
French Canvas
OC-41 · LRV 74
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

At LRV 74 vs 61, French Canvas is decisively the brighter choice.

Phoenix Sand
White Diamond
Phoenix Sand vs White Diamond
Phoenix Sand
White Diamond
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
White Diamond
OC-61 · LRV 83

White Diamond reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 61), opening up a space where Phoenix Sand encloses it.

Phoenix Sand
Smoke Gray
Phoenix Sand vs Smoke Gray
Phoenix Sand
Smoke Gray
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Smoke Gray
2120-40 · LRV 21

At LRV 61 vs 21, Phoenix Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Phoenix Sand
Vintage Vogue
Phoenix Sand vs Vintage Vogue
Phoenix Sand
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
462 · LRV 12

At LRV 61 vs 12, Phoenix Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Phoenix Sand
Salmon Peach
Phoenix Sand vs Salmon Peach
Phoenix Sand
Salmon Peach
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Salmon Peach
2013-50 · LRV 63

With LRVs of 63 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Malibu Peach
Phoenix Sand
Malibu Peach vs Phoenix Sand
Malibu Peach
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
Malibu Peach
2169-50 · LRV 64
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

Malibu Peach reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Phoenix Sand
Teacup Rose
Phoenix Sand vs Teacup Rose
Phoenix Sand
Teacup Rose
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Teacup Rose
2170-50 · LRV 60

With LRVs of 61 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Coral Buff
Phoenix Sand
Coral Buff vs Phoenix Sand
Coral Buff
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
Coral Buff
024 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 63 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Oasis Blue
Phoenix Sand
Oasis Blue vs Phoenix Sand
Oasis Blue
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
Oasis Blue
2049-20 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

Phoenix Sand reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 9), opening up a space where Oasis Blue encloses it.

Blue Lagoon
Phoenix Sand
Blue Lagoon vs Phoenix Sand
Blue Lagoon
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
Blue Lagoon
2054-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

At LRV 61 vs 30, Phoenix Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Bermuda Turquoise
Phoenix Sand
Bermuda Turquoise vs Phoenix Sand
Bermuda Turquoise
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
Bermuda Turquoise
728 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

At LRV 61 vs 10, Phoenix Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Phoenix Sand
Teal Tone
Phoenix Sand vs Teal Tone
Phoenix Sand
Teal Tone
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Teal Tone
663 · LRV 42

Phoenix Sand reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 42), opening up a space where Teal Tone encloses it.

Mexicali Turquoise
Phoenix Sand
Mexicali Turquoise vs Phoenix Sand
Mexicali Turquoise
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
Mexicali Turquoise
662 · LRV 54
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

Phoenix Sand reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 54), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Phoenix Sand
San Clemente Teal
Phoenix Sand vs San Clemente Teal
Phoenix Sand
San Clemente Teal
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
San Clemente Teal
730 · LRV 67

A 6-point LRV gap (67 vs 61) makes San Clemente Teal the marginally brighter of the two.

In the Tropics
Phoenix Sand
In the Tropics vs Phoenix Sand
In the Tropics
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
In the Tropics
CSP-640 · LRV 28
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

At LRV 61 vs 28, Phoenix Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Bridal Pink
Phoenix Sand
Bridal Pink vs Phoenix Sand
Bridal Pink
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
Bridal Pink
2013-70 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

At LRV 85 vs 61, Bridal Pink is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Peach Cobbler
Phoenix Sand
Peach Cobbler vs Phoenix Sand
Peach Cobbler
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
Peach Cobbler
2169-40 · LRV 46
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

Phoenix Sand reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 46), opening up a space where Peach Cobbler encloses it.

Monticello Peach
Phoenix Sand
Monticello Peach vs Phoenix Sand
Monticello Peach
Phoenix Sand
Benjamin Moore
Monticello Peach
018 · LRV 47
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61

At LRV 61 vs 47, Phoenix Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Phoenix Sand
Tucson Coral
Phoenix Sand vs Tucson Coral
Phoenix Sand
Tucson Coral
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Tucson Coral
005 · LRV 34

At LRV 61 vs 34, Phoenix Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Phoenix Sand
Salmon Run
Phoenix Sand vs Salmon Run
Phoenix Sand
Salmon Run
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Salmon Run
019 · LRV 40

Phoenix Sand reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 40), opening up a space where Salmon Run encloses it.

Phoenix Sand
Sanibel Peach
Phoenix Sand vs Sanibel Peach
Phoenix Sand
Sanibel Peach
Benjamin Moore
Phoenix Sand
017 · LRV 61
Benjamin Moore
Sanibel Peach
072 · LRV 61

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#F9C4B3
RGB249, 196, 179
HSL15° 85% 84%
CMYK0 21 28 2
CIE LabL: 83.4 a: 16.5 b: 15.8
XYZX: 0.67 Y: 0.63 Z: 0.51