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Sandhurst

#A48D59

RGB 164, 141, 89 · HSL 42°, 30%, 50% · CMYK 0, 14, 46, 36

Sandhurst is #A48D59 in HEX — rgb(164, 141, 89), hsl(42°, 30%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 46%, 36%).

Sandhurst pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 30%, 50%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A48D59

RGB164, 141, 89

HSL42°, 30%, 50%

HSV42°, 46%, 64%

CMYK0, 14, 46, 36

Decimal10784089

CSS RGBrgb(164, 141, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 30%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sandhurst K-977

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Thyme 2148-20

ΔE 2.1 · #9E8853

Dulux

Tibetan Silk S16D7

ΔE 2.7 · #9C8752

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Harvest DE6160

ΔE 3 · #A78A59

Behr

River Road N270-5

ΔE 3.5 · #A88D5F

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 3.6 · #AE905E

PPG

Rattan 1103-5

ΔE 3.8 · #A58E61

Valspar

Grecian Olive 3008-7A

ΔE 4 · #A38759

Hallman-Lindsay

Life Exotic 311

ΔE 4.8 · #AE9567

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 5.9 · #998F5B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.5 · #B7975E

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 6.6 · #A9864E

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.8 · #9E9764

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.5 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.7 · #CB9E59

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

#A48D59

#5970A6

Analogous

#A66959

#A48D59

#96A659

Triadic

#A48D59

#59A68F

#8F59A6

Split-Complementary

#A48D59

#5996A6

#6959A6

Tetradic

#A48D59

#59A669

#5970A6

#A65996

Monochromatic

#423924

#74643E

#A48D59

#C1B08B

#DBD2BD

Rectangle

#A48D59

#70A659

#5970A6

#8F59A6

Compound

#A48D59

#96A659

#5970A6

#6959A6

Variations

Lighter

#B8A57A

#C6BA9F

#DCD6C9

Darker

#867346

#5D4F2F

#372E1B

Saturation

#8B8474

#A68F59

#D2A12D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.53:1

Deuteranopia

#A48D59

#9D9259

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A48D59

#919162

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A48D59

#A6878C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sandhurst brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#BA965E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A48D59

Daylight 5500K

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

#A89B82

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#516188

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: #A48D59;

CSS — background

background-color: #A48D59;

CSS Variable

--color-sandhurst: #A48D59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandhurst': '#A48D59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A48D59] text-[#A48D59]

SCSS

$sandhurst: #A48D59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A48D59?

#A48D59 is Sandhurst, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A48D59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandhurst?

Sandhurst works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Sandhurst?

Sandhurst pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sandhurst?

You can download Sandhurst 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 Sandhurst?

The hex code is #A48D59. In RGB it's 164, 141, 89, and in HSL it's 42°, 30%, 50%.

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