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Sand Dunes 1072
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Undertone: Noticeable yellow undertone
In CIELAB, Sand Dunes sits at L* 87.7, a* 1.6, b* 13.8. Its hue angle is 83° and its chroma is 13.9, so it leans yellow clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 68%.
LRV 70.1: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 70.1, Sand Dunes is lighter than 78% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Sand Dunes
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaglet Beige | SW 7573 | 0.45 | Practically identical | |
| Echelon Ecru | SW 7574 | 1.17 | Very close | |
| Navajo White | SW 6126 | 1.31 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Sand Dunes
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moongaze | MQ3-41 | 0.84 | Practically identical | |
| Steamed Milk | HDC-WR15-8 | 0.96 | Practically identical | |
| Roasted Almond | PPH-14 | 1.17 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Beige | 2162-60 | 0.61 | Practically identical | |
| Barbados Sand | 1094 | 1.14 | Very close | |
| Malton | 1073 | 1.17 | Very close | |
| Mohair | 1058 | 1.22 | Very close | |
| Crème Caramel | 910 | 1.42 | Very close | |
| Crème Caramel | OC-84 | 1.42 | Very close |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- French Macaroon CSP-335 · lighter, LRV 73.9
- Daytona Peach 079 · lighter, LRV 73.0
- Crème Caramel 910 · lighter, LRV 73.3
- Hidden Cove CSP-1030 · darker, LRV 65.1
- Brandy Cream OC-4 · darker, LRV 66.3
- Brandy Cream 1030 · darker, LRV 66.3
Colors that go with Sand Dunes
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Windmill Wings 2067-60 · complementary (180°)
- Heirloom 023 · analogous (−30°)
- Stolen Moments 477 · analogous (+30°)
- Seabrook 750 · triadic (120°)
- Pale Iris 2073-60 · triadic (240°)
Sand Dunes vs popular colors
- Muslin (Benjamin Moore OC-12, ΔE 2.4) is darker (LRV 66.5 vs 70.1), more blue/cool, more green, more muted.
- Natural Linen (Sherwin-Williams SW 9109, ΔE 3.4) is darker (LRV 66.3 vs 70.1), more blue/cool, more muted.
- Rich Cream (Benjamin Moore 2153-60, ΔE 3.6) is lighter (LRV 76.6 vs 70.1), more yellow/warm, more green, more saturated.