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Sherwin-Williams Classic Sand

SW 0056 · #D6BCAA · LRV 53.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Crossroads is a 98% match

Classic Sand (SW 0056) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 53.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Crossroads (98% match).

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LRV

53.2 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0056

HEX

#D6BCAA

RGB

214, 188, 170

HSL

25°, 35%, 75%

Family

Beiges

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Classic Sand FAQ

What undertone does Classic Sand have?

Classic Sand is a mid-tone beige with a strong peach 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 Classic Sand?

Classic Sand has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 53.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Classic Sand in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Crossroads (1226), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster (No. 231), 97%; Valspar: Milk Toast (3001-10B), 97%; Behr: Sedona Pink (S190-3), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Likeable Sand (HGSW6058), 95%; PPG: Cinnamon Ice (PPG1071-4), 95%; Glidden: Cinnamon Ice (PPG1071-4), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Homespun Charm (DEBN04), 94%. 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 Classic Sand?

The HEX code of Classic Sand (SW 0056) is #D6BCAA, RGB 214, 188, 170. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.