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Benjamin Moore Sandy Beaches

946 · #F3E8D4 · LRV ~81.5

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Lemon Meringue (~99% proximity)

Sandy Beaches (946) is a warm white from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 81.5 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Lemon Meringue (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Sandy Beaches in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

81.5 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

946

HEX

#F3E8D4

RGB

243, 232, 212

HSL

39°, 56%, 89%

Family

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Sandy Beaches FAQ

What undertone does Sandy Beaches have?

Sandy Beaches is a warm white with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Sandy Beaches?

Sandy Beaches has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 81.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Sandy Beaches in other brands?

Valspar: Lemon Meringue (M321), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Summer White (SW 7557), ~99% proximity; Behr: Vanilla Paste (S290-1), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pearl White (DEW328), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), ~98% proximity; PPG: Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), ~97% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sandy Beaches?

The HEX code of Sandy Beaches (946) is #F3E8D4, RGB 243, 232, 212. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.