Sonoma Clay vs White Sand

Sonoma ClayBenjamin MoorevsWhite SandBenjamin MooreΔE 13.4Distinct difference

Sonoma Clay and White Sand come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Sonoma Clay reads as pink, while White Sand reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 18-point LRV gap — 67 for White Sand vs 49 for Sonoma Clay — means White Sand will open up a space more effectively. Where Sonoma Clay leans red, White Sand reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 13.4 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

Sonoma Clay
Benjamin Moore · 1242
Hex#CFB7B1
LRV49.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1242
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
White Sand
Benjamin Moore · 964
Hex#E0D8C6
LRV67.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number964
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Sonoma Clay vs White Sand Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sonoma Clay on one side and White Sand 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.

More Sonoma Clay comparisons

See how Sonoma Clay stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Sonoma Clay
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sonoma Clay
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Sonoma Clay
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sonoma Clay
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Sonoma Clay
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sonoma Clay reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Sonoma Clay
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Sonoma Clay
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Sonoma Clay
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sonoma Clay reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Sonoma Clay
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Sonoma Clay
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sonoma Clay
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Sonoma Clay
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sonoma Clay reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Sonoma Clay
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sonoma Clay
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Black grey
Sonoma Clay
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Piazza
Sonoma Clay
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Sonoma Clay
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Sonoma Clay
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Sonoma Clay reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Sonoma Clay
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Sonoma Clay reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Sonoma Clay
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Sonoma Clay
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Sonoma Clay
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Sonoma Clay
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Sonoma Clay reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Sonoma Clay
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Sonoma Clay
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Sonoma Clay
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Sonoma Clay reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Sonoma Clay
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Sonoma Clay
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sonoma Clay
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sonoma Clay
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice