Benjamin Moore

Natural Sand

2165-50

Benjamin Moore Natural Sand (2165-50) is a warm light neutral with yellow and orange undertones that give it a sun-washed appearance. With an LRV of 64.56, it reflects enough light to brighten a space while carrying noticeable warmth. The orange undertone distinguishes it from purer yellow-based creams and can pull more strongly in south-facing rooms.

Mountain Peak White (OC-121) and Cloud White (OC-130) are effective trim pairings, while Winter Sky (2163-70) offers a lighter tonal companion. Navajo White (OC-95) shares its warm family, and Revere Pewter (HC-172) provides a grayed counterbalance.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2165-50

Collection

Color Preview

Natural 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 Natural Sand under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

36°

Orange Family

Lightness

80%

Light

Saturation

61%

Saturated

LRV

64.6

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

#EBD2AD

RGB Decimal

235, 210, 173

RGB Percent

92.2%, 82.4%, 67.8%

HSL

35.8, 60.8%, 80.0%

HSV

35.8, 26.4%, 92.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.6%, 26.4%, 7.8%

YIQ

213.3, 26.8, -6.3

XYZ

64.85, 66.77, 49.01

CIE Lab

85.39, 3.16, 21.54

CIE Luv

85.39, 17.68, 29.87

Hunter Lab

81.71, 3.12, 18.64

Decimal

15454893

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Natural Sand Roasted Sesame Seed Glowing Umber Pumpkin Squash

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Natural Sand Kabuki Clay Colonial Cream Florida Beaches

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Natural Sand Promise Keeping Aqua Marina Windmill Wings

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Natural Sand Daydream Sweet Tart Celery Ice

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Natural Sand Sweet Tart Pinque Pink Begonia

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