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Dark Sand

#A88F59

RGB 168, 143, 89 · HSL 41°, 31%, 50% · CMYK 0, 15, 47, 34

Dark Sand is #A88F59 in HEX — rgb(168, 143, 89), hsl(41°, 31%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 47%, 34%).

Dark Sand pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 31%, 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#A88F59

RGB168, 143, 89

HSL41°, 31%, 50%

HSV41°, 47%, 66%

CMYK0, 15, 47, 34

Decimal11046745

CSS RGBrgb(168, 143, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 31%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Seville 251

ΔE 1.4 · #A68C55

Vista Paint

Sandhurst K-977

ΔE 1.7 · #A48D59

Dulux

Wheatacre S15E6

ΔE 2 · #AD905B

PPG

Gathering Field 12-24

ΔE 2.7 · #AB8F55

Sherwin-Williams

Peristyle Brass SW0043

ΔE 3 · #AE905E

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Harvest DE6160

ΔE 3.3 · #A78A59

Behr

Asian Pear HDC-FL14-7

ΔE 3.4 · #AF9157

Valspar

Lioness 3007-7A

ΔE 4.4 · #B09666

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Ransom 892

ΔE 4.4 · #B39260

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5 · #B7975E

Kilz

Apple Butter LE290-02

ΔE 5.8 · #A9864E

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 7 · #998F5B

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 8.6 · #9E9764

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.2 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#A88F59

#5871A7

Analogous

#A76658

#A88F59

#99A758

Triadic

#A88F59

#58A78E

#8E58A7

Split-Complementary

#A88F59

#5899A7

#6658A7

Tetradic

#A88F59

#58A766

#5871A7

#A75899

Monochromatic

#433923

#75633E

#A88F59

#C1B08A

#DCD2BC

Rectangle

#A88F59

#71A758

#5871A7

#8E58A7

Compound

#A88F59

#99A758

#5871A7

#6658A7

Variations

Lighter

#B9A579

#C7BA9E

#DCD6C9

Darker

#877245

#5E4F2E

#372E1A

Saturation

#8B8474

#A78E58

#D39E2C

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.74:1

Deuteranopia

#A88F59

#A09559

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A88F59

#949462

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A88F59

#AA898E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dark Sand 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

#BD985E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A88F59

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9D82

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.

#506289

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: #A88F59;

CSS — background

background-color: #A88F59;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-sand: #A88F59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-sand': '#A88F59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A88F59] text-[#A88F59]

SCSS

$dark-sand: #A88F59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A88F59?

#A88F59 is Dark Sand, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A88F59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Dark Sand?

Dark Sand 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 Dark Sand?

You can download Dark Sand 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 Dark Sand?

The hex code is #A88F59. In RGB it's 168, 143, 89, and in HSL it's 41°, 31%, 50%.

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