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Benjamin Moore Sandy Beaches
946 · #F3E8D4 · LRV 81.5
Compare with other brands: Valspar Lemon Meringue is a 99% matchSandy Beaches (946) is a warm white from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is 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 match in another brand is Valspar Lemon Meringue (99% match).
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LRV
81.5 · Very light
Undertone
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. 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 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.
What is the closest match to Sandy Beaches in other brands?
Valspar: Lemon Meringue (M321), 99%; Glidden: Mimosa (PPG1203-2), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Summer White (SW 7557), 99%; Behr: Vanilla Paste (S290-1), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Pearl White (DEW328), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), 98%; PPG: Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), 97%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.