Flawless vs Painted Sands paint color comparison

Flawless vs Painted Sands

FlawlessBenjamin MoorevsPainted SandsBenjamin MooreΔE 3.3 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (70 vs 69), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Flawless
Benjamin Moore · AF-320
LRV70.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-320
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Painted Sands
Benjamin Moore · 1142
LRV69.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1142
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Flawless vs Painted Sands Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flawless on one side and Painted Sands on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.