Sandy Brown vs Shelburne Buff paint color comparison

Sandy Brown vs Shelburne Buff

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. Sandy Brown (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Shelburne Buff (LRV 47), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.0 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

Sandy Brown
Benjamin Moore · 1046
LRV52.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1046
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Shelburne Buff
Benjamin Moore · HC-28
LRV47.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-28
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Sandy Brown vs Shelburne Buff Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sandy Brown on one side and Shelburne Buff 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.