Guilford Green vs Sand
Where Guilford Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Sand is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Guilford Green belongs to the beige-green family and Sand to the beige family. Sand (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Guilford Green (LRV 57), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Guilford Green runs yellow while Sand is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Guilford Green vs Sand in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Guilford Green and Sand are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Sand reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Guilford Green.
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Guilford Green vs Sand Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Guilford Green on one side and Sand on the other.
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.
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