Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar OC-71
| Official page: | Sand Dollar OC-71 |
| Code: | OC-71 |
| Name: | Sand Dollar |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar?
Benjamin Moore's OC-71 Sand Dollar is a timeless and elegant neutral color that adds a touch of warmth to any space. This soft, creamy hue pairs beautifully with colors such as charcoal gray, navy blue, and muted greens, creating a sophisticated and calming palette. Sand Dollar's versatile nature makes it a perfect choice for both traditional and contemporary interiors. Whether used on walls, trim, or furniture, this serene hue adds a touch of understated luxury to any room. Enhance the timeless appeal of Sand Dollar by incorporating accents in shades such as caramel, terracotta, and soft blues for a cohesive and inviting atmosphere.
Sand Dollar for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space
Sand Dollar for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar undertones?
The undertone of Sand Dollar can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#F0EBE4
RGB code:
240, 235, 228
Is Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar OC-71 cool or warm?
With a hue of 35° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
OC-71 Sand Dollar HSL code: 35, 29%, 92%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Sand Dollar
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Sand Dollar:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
OC-71
Sand Dollar
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Sand Dollar with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Spruce and Normandy.
LRV of Sand Dollar
Sand Dollar has an LRV of 81.95% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 81.95%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #F0EBE4 | |
| RGB Decimal | 240, 235, 228 | |
| RGB Percent | 94.12%, 92.16%, 89.41% | |
| HSV | Hue: 35° Saturation: 5.0% Value: 94.12% | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 29, 92) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.08 Yellow: 5.0 Key: 5.88 | |
| YIQ | Y: 235.697 I: 5.229 Q: -1.121 | |
| XYZ | X: 79.644 Y: 83.544 Z: 85.308 | |
| CIE Lab | L:93.252 a:0.47 b:3.989 | |
| CIE Luv | L:93.252 u:3.253 v:5.98 | |
| Decimal | 15789028 | |
| Hunter Lab | 91.402, -4.417, 8.645 |
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