Serengeti Sand 2164-40 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B28F75, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Camel Train from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #B28F75 · 2164-40
Serengeti Sand
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Serengeti Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#B28F75
RGB178, 143, 117
Estimated LRV30.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Serengeti Sand
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Serengeti Sand
#B28F75
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Serengeti Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Serengeti Sand Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Serengeti Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Serengeti Sand have?
Serengeti Sand by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Serengeti Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Serengeti Sand are Camel Train by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Camel Train by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sandy’s Shores by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Serengeti Sand's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Serengeti Sand?
Serengeti Sand has a estimated lightness value of 30.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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