Benjamin Moore Acapulco Sand (2105-60) records 61.19% LRV and 83 L*_HK lightness (#DDC9C1, RGB 221/201/193). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.38, a*=5.66, b*=6.53, C*=8.64, h°=49.1°) place 2105-60 in the Warm Gold-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Acapulco Sand (2105-60) are Behr Malted (N160-2, ΔE=0.49) and Sherwin-Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050, ΔE=1.1).
Benjamin Moore Acapulco Sand (2105-60, #DDC9C1) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Acapulco Sand (2105-60) | #DDC9C1 | 61.19% | Warm Gold-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Malted (N160-2) | #DBC8C0 | 60% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.49 (99%) |
| Behr #2 | Wisp Of Mauve (PPU2-6) | #D9C7BF | 59.54% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 0.99 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Abalone Shell (SW 6050) | #DBC7BD | 59.79% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.10 (97.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | White Truffle (SW 6029) | #D7C8C2 | 59.8% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.98 (95.8%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.49 match for 2105-60: Malted (N160-2) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Acapulco Sand (2105-60) with matched C*=8.32 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.99 match for 2105-60: Wisp Of Mauve (PPU2-6) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Acapulco Sand (2105-60) with -0.64 softer C*=8 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.1 alternative to 2105-60: Bella Mia (MQ3-5) delivers -4.1 LRV points deeper than Acapulco Sand (2105-60) with +0.87 higher C*=9.51 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.1 equivalent for 2105-60: Abalone Shell (SW 6050) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Acapulco Sand (2105-60) with +0.61 higher C*=9.25 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.98 equivalent for 2105-60: White Truffle (SW 6029) delivers -1.4 LRV points deeper than Acapulco Sand (2105-60) with -2.19 softer C*=6.45 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.42 alternative to 2105-60: Malted Milk (SW 6057) delivers identical 61.68% reflectance to 2105-60 with +1.61 higher C*=10.25 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Acapulco Sand (#DDC9C1, LRV 61.19%).
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Code 2105-60 (Acapulco Sand) reflects 61.19% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Acapulco Sand (2105-60) registers J'=84.9, a'=4.85, and b'=4.50 with HSL (17°, 29%, 81%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83 L*_HK. Because 2105-60 carries a*=5.66 red-green and b*=6.53 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=8.64, Acapulco Sand projects a warm warm gold-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore 2105-60 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Acapulco Sand (2105-60) holds its native #E4C8B9 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, 2105-60 adapts to #EAC6B1; at 3500K halogen, Acapulco Sand transitions to #EFC5AB; at 3000K residential LED, 2105-60 warms to #F4C3A6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Acapulco Sand (2105-60) settles at #F9C2A3.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Acapulco Sand (2105-60, #DDC9C1), Behr Malted (N160-2, #DBC8C0, LRV 60%) scores ΔE2000=0.49 and CAM16=0.52, followed by Wisp Of Mauve (PPU2-6, ΔE=0.99). In Sherwin-Williams, Abalone Shell (SW 6050, #DBC7BD, LRV 59.79%) achieves ΔE2000=1.1 ahead of White Truffle (SW 6029, ΔE=1.98). Coordinate 2105-60 with Distant Gray (OC-68) ceilings, Misty Gray (2124-60) trim, Hint Of Pink (884) hallways, and Bridal Pink (2013-70) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Acapulco Sand (2105-60) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61.19% (#DDC9C1) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83 L*_HK.
At 61.19% reflectance, Acapulco Sand (2105-60) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.38) to hold its #DDC9C1 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.38, a*=5.66, b*=6.53) classifies Benjamin Moore Acapulco Sand (2105-60) as a Warm Warm Gold-Beige with C*=8.64 chroma and h°=49.1° hue.
Pair Acapulco Sand (2105-60) with North & East Windows for 2105-60 (61.19% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Acapulco Sand (2105-60). Under 2700K evening bulbs, 2105-60 shifts from #DDC9C1 toward #F9C2A3.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Acapulco Sand (2105-60, #DDC9C1) are Behr Malted (N160-2, #DBC8C0) at ΔE2000=0.49 and Sherwin-Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050, #DBC7BD) at ΔE2000=1.1.
Both N160-2 and SW 6050 matches are verified against Acapulco Sand (2105-60) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Acapulco Sand (2105-60, LRV 61.19%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Misty Gray (2124-60, #E8EBEA, LRV 82.5%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Misty Gray (2124-60) with Acapulco Sand (2105-60) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.