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Sandal

#A3876A

RGB 163, 135, 106 · HSL 31°, 24%, 53% · CMYK 0, 17, 35, 36

Sandal is #A3876A in HEX — rgb(163, 135, 106), hsl(31°, 24%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 35%, 36%).

Sandal pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 24%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A3876A

RGB163, 135, 106

HSL31°, 24%, 53%

HSV31°, 35%, 64%

CMYK0, 17, 35, 36

Decimal10717034

CSS RGBrgb(163, 135, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 24%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28

ΔE 0.7 · #A28668

Sherwin-Williams

Mudslide SW9113

ΔE 1 · #A08568

Dulux

Water Wheel S11D6

ΔE 1.9 · #A28366

PPG

Confidence 1078-5

ΔE 2.2 · #A98A6B

Dunn-Edwards

Teddy Bear DE6131

ΔE 2.3 · #9D8164

Benjamin Moore

Chowning's CW-195

ΔE 2.4 · #A88769

Valspar

Crunch Granola 3004-9B

ΔE 2.6 · #9B8164

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 3.1 · #A58369

Hallman-Lindsay

Weaver's Tool 177

ΔE 3.1 · #9D7F62

Vista Paint

Weaver's Tool C-176

ΔE 3.2 · #9D7F61

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 3.9 · #AF8D72

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.9 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.7 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 8 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 9.3 · #A3977F

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 11.1 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#A3876A

#6A86A4

Analogous

#A46B6A

#A3876A

#A3A46A

Triadic

#A3876A

#6AA488

#886AA4

Split-Complementary

#A3876A

#6AA3A4

#6B6AA4

Tetradic

#A3876A

#6AA46B

#6A86A4

#A46AA3

Monochromatic

#493B2D

#78624A

#A3876A

#C1AE9A

#DED4C9

Rectangle

#A3876A

#86A46A

#6A86A4

#886AA4

Compound

#A3876A

#A3A46A

#6A86A4

#6B6AA4

Variations

Lighter

#B6A088

#C6B8A8

#DCD5CE

Darker

#876D51

#5E4B37

#372C1F

Saturation

#90877F

#A4886A

#D18A3D

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

3.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.23:1

Deuteranopia

#A3876A

#978F6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3876A

#8C8C6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3876A

#A48487

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandal 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

#BA926B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3876A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7978F

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#567290

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: #A3876A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3876A;

CSS Variable

--color-sandal: #A3876A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandal': '#A3876A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3876A] text-[#A3876A]

SCSS

$sandal: #A3876A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3876A?

#A3876A is Sandal, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A3876A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandal?

Sandal 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 Sandal?

Sandal 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 Sandal?

You can download Sandal 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 Sandal?

The hex code is #A3876A. In RGB it's 163, 135, 106, and in HSL it's 31°, 24%, 53%.

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