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Sandy Ridge

#A18E77

RGB 161, 142, 119 · HSL 33°, 18%, 55% · CMYK 0, 12, 26, 37

Sandy Ridge is #A18E77 in HEX — rgb(161, 142, 119), hsl(33°, 18%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 26%, 37%).

Sandy Ridge pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 18%, 55%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A18E77

RGB161, 142, 119

HSL33°, 18%, 55%

HSV33°, 26%, 63%

CMYK0, 12, 26, 37

Decimal10587767

CSS RGBrgb(161, 142, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 18%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sandy Ridge SW7535

Exact match

Kilz

Roasted Mushroom LL160

ΔE 1.5 · #A08B73

Behr

Rodeo Tan N240-5

ΔE 1.7 · #9F8B72

Benjamin Moore

Alexandria HC-77

ΔE 2.1 · #A4937D

Vista Paint

Pocahontas K-1018

ΔE 2.2 · #A48C75

Dulux

Arava S13D5

ΔE 2.3 · #A08B71

Valspar

Rugged 3008-9C

ΔE 2.7 · #998870

Dunn-Edwards

Whole Wheat DE6124

ΔE 2.8 · #A48B73

Hallman-Lindsay

Whipcord 338

ΔE 2.8 · #A09176

PPG

Oyster Shell 14-13

ΔE 3.1 · #A0917E

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 3.3 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 4.1 · #A3977F

IKEA

IKEA147 147

ΔE 4.6 · #9D947B

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 7.1 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 9.2 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 9.6 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A18E77

#788AA1

Analogous

#A17A78

#A18E77

#9FA178

Triadic

#A18E77

#78A18E

#8E78A1

Split-Complementary

#A18E77

#789FA1

#7A78A1

Tetradic

#A18E77

#78A17A

#788AA1

#A1789F

Monochromatic

#4B4134

#786854

#A18E77

#C0B4A5

#E0D9D2

Rectangle

#A18E77

#8AA178

#788AA1

#8E78A1

Compound

#A18E77

#9FA178

#788AA1

#7A78A1

Variations

Lighter

#B4A593

#C5BBB0

#DCD7D2

Darker

#85725B

#5C4F3E

#362E24

Saturation

#928D86

#A18E78

#D09349

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.65:1

Deuteranopia

#A18E77

#999377

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A18E77

#91917A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A18E77

#A28B8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandy Ridge reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#B89774

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A18E77

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A59C99

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#597495

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A18E77;

CSS — background

background-color: #A18E77;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-ridge: #A18E77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-ridge': '#A18E77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A18E77] text-[#A18E77]

SCSS

$sandy-ridge: #A18E77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A18E77?

#A18E77 is Sandy Ridge, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A18E77 warm or cool?

Sandy Ridge reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sandy Ridge?

Sandy Ridge works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sandy Ridge?

Sandy Ridge pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sandy Ridge?

You can download Sandy Ridge on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Sandy Ridge?

The hex code is #A18E77. In RGB it's 161, 142, 119, and in HSL it's 33°, 18%, 55%.

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