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Benjamin Moore Cape Hatteras Sand AC-34

Cape Hatteras Sand

Benjamin Moore

AC-34

About Cape Hatteras Sand by Benjamin Moore

Cape Hatteras Sand AC-34 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 48% and hue near 38° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 48.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #beb8ae

RGB: 190, 184, 174

Hue38°

Saturation11%

Lightness71%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Cape Hatteras Sand from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Cape Hatteras Sand

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Cape Hatteras Sand looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cape Hatteras Sand AC-34 a warm or cool color?
Cape Hatteras Sand by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Cape Hatteras Sand?
Cape Hatteras Sand sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 38°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cape Hatteras Sand?
Brightness is about 48%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 71%. Hue is close to 38°. The hex value is #beb8ae. The RGB value is 190, 184, 174.
Is Cape Hatteras Sand better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cape Hatteras Sand has brightness around 48%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Cape Hatteras Sand?
You can match Cape Hatteras Sand with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Cape Hatteras Sand work best in a home?
Cape Hatteras Sand works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Cape Hatteras Sand compare to a pure white paint?
Cape Hatteras Sand is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Cape Hatteras Sand in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Cape Hatteras Sand

Benjamin Moore

AC-34

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Cape Hatteras Sand in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Cape Hatteras Sand

Benjamin Moore

AC-34

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Cape Hatteras Sand. They add contrast without clashing.

Cape Hatteras Sand

Benjamin Moore

AC-34

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