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White Sand

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, White Sand remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#E0D8C6

LRV

66.95

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Light Reflectance Value
66.95
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCozyGroundingMoodyPaleRichSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

White Sand in Real Rooms

White Sand has a high LRV of 66.95 — 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 White family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and living room.

1 Misc Photo

White Sand shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Bm White Sand Wall Paint

Neutral wall in White Sand suits any decorating style effortlessly.

@spacecasedesign

3 Living Room Photos

Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as White Sand. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.

White Sand Stairs

Staircase painted White Sand elevates vertical architecture with subtle warmth.

@calypsointhecountry

Hallway

Hallway walls in White Sand create welcoming transitions between spaces.

@calypsointhecountry

Bm White Sand Hallway

Corridor painted White Sand provides soothing, neutral passage throughout homes.

@calypsointhecountry

Coordinating Colors

Hush
White Sand
Hush vs White Sand
Hush
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Hush
AF-95 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

White Sand reads slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Swiss Coffee
White Sand
Swiss Coffee vs White Sand
Swiss Coffee
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Swiss Coffee
OC-45 · LRV 82
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

Swiss Coffee reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 67), opening up a space where White Sand encloses it.

Audubon Russet
White Sand
Audubon Russet vs White Sand
Audubon Russet
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Audubon Russet
HC-51 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 21, White Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Caldwell Green
White Sand
Caldwell Green vs White Sand
Caldwell Green
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Caldwell Green
HC-124 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 16, White Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Spring in Aspen
White Sand
Spring in Aspen vs White Sand
Spring in Aspen
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Spring in Aspen
954 · LRV 71
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

A 4-point LRV gap (71 vs 67) makes Spring in Aspen the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Normandy
White Sand
Normandy vs White Sand
Normandy
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Normandy
2129-40 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 22, White Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Feather Gray
White Sand
Feather Gray vs White Sand
Feather Gray
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Feather Gray
2127-60 · LRV 58
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

White Sand reads slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bachelor Blue
White Sand
Bachelor Blue vs White Sand
Bachelor Blue
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Bachelor Blue
1629 · LRV 24
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 24, White Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Mineral Alloy
White Sand
Mineral Alloy vs White Sand
Mineral Alloy
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Mineral Alloy
1622 · LRV 28
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 28, White Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Coastline
White Sand
Coastline vs White Sand
Coastline
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Coastline
AF-570 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

White Sand reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 34), opening up a space where Coastline encloses it.

Comet
White Sand
Comet vs White Sand
Comet
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Comet
1628 · LRV 36
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 36, White Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Andes Summit
White Sand
Andes Summit vs White Sand
Andes Summit
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Andes Summit
CSP-600 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

White Sand reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 14), opening up a space where Andes Summit encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Fossil
White Sand
Fossil vs White Sand
Fossil
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Fossil
AF-65 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

A 5-point LRV gap (72 vs 67) makes Fossil the marginally brighter of the two.

Sonnet
White Sand
Sonnet vs White Sand
Sonnet
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Sonnet
AF-55 · LRV 70
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

A 3-point LRV gap (70 vs 67) makes Sonnet the marginally brighter of the two.

Gardenia
White Sand
Gardenia vs White Sand
Gardenia
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Gardenia
AF-10 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

Gardenia reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 67), opening up a space where White Sand encloses it.

Sail Cloth
White Sand
Sail Cloth vs White Sand
Sail Cloth
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Sail Cloth
OC-142 · LRV 72
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

Sail Cloth reads slightly lighter (LRV 72 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Hush
White Sand
Hush vs White Sand
Hush
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Hush
AF-95 · LRV 57
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

White Sand reads slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Crisp Khaki
White Sand
Crisp Khaki vs White Sand
Crisp Khaki
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Crisp Khaki
234 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

At LRV 67 vs 55, White Sand is decisively the brighter choice.

Manchester Tan
White Sand
Manchester Tan vs White Sand
Manchester Tan
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Manchester Tan
HC-81 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

A 4-point LRV gap (67 vs 63) makes White Sand the marginally brighter of the two.

Crown Point Sand
White Sand
Crown Point Sand vs White Sand
Crown Point Sand
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Crown Point Sand
HC-90 · LRV 53
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

White Sand reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 53), opening up a space where Crown Point Sand encloses it.

Natural Linen
White Sand
Natural Linen vs White Sand
Natural Linen
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Natural Linen
966 · LRV 60
Benjamin Moore
White Sand
OC-10 · LRV 67

A 7-point LRV gap (67 vs 60) makes White Sand the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#E0D8C6
RGB224, 216, 198
HSL42° 30% 83%
CMYK0 4 12 12
CIE LabL: 86.5 a: -0.3 b: 9.8
XYZX: 0.66 Y: 0.69 Z: 0.63