Classic Sand
SW 0056 · Sherwin-Williams
BeigeView Classic Sand SW 0056 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#D6BCAA
LRV
53
Family
Beige
SW 0056
Color profile
Light value
53 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 53, Classic Sand is a light beige that reflects most light. Classic Sand carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Classic Sand under Orange.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 53 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Classic SandThis colorClassic SandSherwin-Williams · SW 0056
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Tap any color to compareClassic Sand vs Likeable Sand
53LRV50
#D6BCAAHex#D1B7A8
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Sand vs Familiar Beige
53LRV47
#D6BCAAHex#CAB3A0
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Sand vs Ginger Root
53LRV50
#D6BCAAHex#D2B79E
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Sand vs Bona Fide Beige
53LRV50
#D6BCAAHex#CBB9AB
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Sand vs Townhouse Tan
53LRV60
#D6BCAAHex#DFC8B5
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Sand vs Tower Tan
53LRV50
#D6BCAAHex#D5B59B
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Sand vs Sashay Sand
53LRV49
#D6BCAAHex#CFB4A8
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Sand vs Playa Arenosa
53LRV60
#D6BCAAHex#DCC7B3
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classic Sand vs Practical Beige
53LRV46
#D6BCAAHex#C9B29C
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareClassic Sand vs Setting Plaster
53LRV56
#D6BCAAHex#D9C0AE
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Setting Plaster is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Classic Sand.
Classic Sand vs Potted Shrimp
53LRV53
#D6BCAAHex#D7BCAC
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Potted Shrimp is very close match compared with Classic Sand.
Classic Sand vs Milk Toast
53LRV53
#D6BCAAHex#D6BBA6
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Milk Toast is very close match · warmer compared with Classic Sand.
Classic Sand vs Crossroads
53LRV54
#D6BCAAHex#D8BDAD
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Crossroads is very close match compared with Classic Sand.
Classic Sand vs Alpaca Mittens
53LRV56
#D6BCAAHex#DAC0B0
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alpaca Mittens is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Classic Sand.
Classic Sand vs Groundhog Day
53LRV51
#D6BCAAHex#D8BAA5
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Groundhog Day is very close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Classic Sand.
Classic Sand vs Elusive Dawn
53LRV54
#D6BCAAHex#D5BFAD
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Elusive Dawn is very close match · leans greener compared with Classic Sand.
Classic Sand vs Artisan Tea
53LRV56
#D6BCAAHex#DAC2AF
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Artisan Tea is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Classic Sand.
Classic Sand vs Cinnamon Ice
53LRV53
#D6BCAAHex#DBBBA7
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cinnamon Ice is very close match · leans redder compared with Classic Sand.
Classic Sand vs Champagne Wishes
53LRV60
#D6BCAAHex#E2C7B6
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Champagne Wishes is close match · 7 points lighter compared with Classic Sand.
Classic Sand, answered
What is the LRV of Classic Sand?
Classic Sand (SW 0056) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 53, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is Classic Sand a warm or cool color?
Classic Sand has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Classic Sand be used outside?
Yes, Classic Sand is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Classic Sand from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Classic Sand is Setting Plaster (No. 231) by Farrow & Ball, very close match · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 0056
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