Benjamin Moore

Sandy Brown

1046 / CC-150

Sandy Brown is a medium tan with warm, toasty undertones that lean toward golden-yellow rather than pink or red. Its LRV of 52.29 positions it at a balanced midpoint, reflecting enough light to avoid heaviness while maintaining clear color identity. The golden warmth is amplified by natural sunlight.

Benjamin Moore White Dove and Pale Oak work as lighter companions, while Hale Navy provides a strong cool contrast. Salamander introduces a deep green counterpoint, and analogous tones in the warm yellow-ochre range extend its earthy character.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1046 / CC-150

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Sandy Brown 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 Sandy Brown under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Sandy Brown under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

39°

Orange Family

Lightness

72%

Light

Saturation

38%

Moderate

LRV

52.3

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

#D3C09D

RGB Decimal

211, 192, 157

RGB Percent

82.7%, 75.3%, 61.6%

HSL

38.9, 38.0%, 72.2%

HSV

38.9, 25.6%, 82.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.0%, 25.6%, 17.3%

YIQ

193.7, 22.6, -6.9

XYZ

51.80, 53.98, 39.59

CIE Lab

78.45, 1.29, 20.10

CIE Luv

78.45, 13.79, 27.81

Hunter Lab

73.47, 1.23, 16.79

Decimal

13877405

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Sandy Brown Somber Buffalo Hide Graceful Gazelle

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Sandy Brown Unforgettable Creamy Dove White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Sandy Brown Hopeful Dream Blue Satin Graupel

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Sandy Brown Dancing Green Bubble Shell Oh Pistachio

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Sandy Brown Bubble Shell Glow Pink Cyclamen

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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Pony Tail

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White Oak

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Practical Tan

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Golden Ecru

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Bracken Biscuit

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