Benjamin Moore

Cancun Sand

2016-70

Cancun Sand is a very light neutral with creamy peach undertones. Its LRV of 86.37 keeps it bright and reflective. It suits bedrooms, living rooms, or low-light spaces where a warm off-white is needed.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Soft Chamois or Gentle Cream for adjacent warmth. Simply White adds crisp trim, while Oxford Gray or Rustic Brick provide contrast. In warmer light, the undertone stays present and the color can deepen slightly.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2016-70

Collection

Color Preview

Cancun Sand in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Cancun Sand under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Cancun Sand under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

42°

Orange Family

Lightness

93%

Light

Saturation

83%

Highly Saturated

LRV

86.4

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#FCF3DE

RGB Decimal

252, 243, 222

RGB Percent

98.8%, 95.3%, 87.1%

HSL

42.0, 83.3%, 92.9%

HSV

42.0, 11.9%, 98.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.6%, 11.9%, 1.2%

YIQ

243.3, 12.1, -4.7

XYZ

85.38, 90.07, 81.99

CIE Lab

96.03, -0.43, 11.19

CIE Luv

96.03, 6.43, 16.84

Hunter Lab

94.91, -0.44, 10.89

Decimal

16577502

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Cancun Sand Butter Up Sol De Yucatan Midsummer Gold

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Cancun Sand Honied White Fine China Glass Of Milk

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Cancun Sand Riverdale Green Bunny Ears 50's Pink

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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