Sandy Brown vs Sparkling Wine paint color comparison

Sandy Brown vs Sparkling Wine

Sandy Brown and Sparkling Wine come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 23-point LRV gap — 75 for Sparkling Wine vs 52 for Sandy Brown — means Sparkling Wine will open up a space more effectively. Where Sandy Brown leans red, Sparkling Wine reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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
Sparkling Wine
Benjamin Moore · 949
LRV75.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number949
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Sandy Brown vs Sparkling Wine Simulated Comparison

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