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Delta Sandbar

#A8917F

RGB 168, 145, 127 · HSL 26°, 19%, 58% · CMYK 0, 14, 24, 34

Delta Sandbar is #A8917F in HEX — rgb(168, 145, 127), hsl(26°, 19%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 24%, 34%).

Delta Sandbar pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 19%, 58%. 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#A8917F

RGB168, 145, 127

HSL26°, 19%, 58%

HSV26°, 24%, 66%

CMYK0, 14, 24, 34

Decimal11047295

CSS RGBrgb(168, 145, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 19%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Utaupeia SW9088

ΔE 1.5 · #A58F7B

Behr

Mocha Tan HDC-SP14-5

ΔE 1.6 · #AC9582

Dulux

Zinc Blend S10C4

ΔE 1.7 · #A38F7E

Kilz

Clove LM260

ΔE 1.8 · #A68F80

Valspar

Delta Sandbar 2005-9C

ΔE 1.9 · #A58E7F

PPG

Cocoloco 1079-5

ΔE 2.6 · #AA8F7A

Benjamin Moore

Cabot 998 · CC-480

ΔE 2.8 · #A08F7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Winter Meadow historic-winter-meadow

ΔE 3.1 · #AD9986

Vista Paint

Winter Meadow C-1437

ΔE 3.4 · #AB9986

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 3.9 · #9F9180

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4.7 · #998976

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 5.6 · #A3977F

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 8.3 · #989187

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 10.4 · #898176

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#A8917F

#8097A8

Analogous

#A88082

#A8917F

#A8A680

Triadic

#A8917F

#80A891

#9180A8

Split-Complementary

#A8917F

#80A8A6

#8082A8

Tetradic

#A8917F

#82A880

#8097A8

#A680A8

Monochromatic

#55463A

#826B59

#A8917F

#C7B8AD

#E6E0DB

Rectangle

#A8917F

#97A880

#8097A8

#9180A8

Compound

#A8917F

#A8A680

#8097A8

#8082A8

Variations

Lighter

#BAA799

#C9BDB4

#DFD9D5

Darker

#8E735F

#624F40

#3A2E25

Saturation

#9A938E

#A89180

#D48B54

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

2.99:1

Fail

vs Black

7.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8917F

#9E987F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8917F

#959582

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8917F

#A88F92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Delta Sandbar 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

#BD997A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8917F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB9E9F

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.

#5E829D

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: #A8917F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8917F;

CSS Variable

--color-delta-sandbar: #A8917F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delta-sandbar': '#A8917F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8917F] text-[#A8917F]

SCSS

$delta-sandbar: #A8917F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8917F?

#A8917F is Delta Sandbar, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A8917F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delta Sandbar?

Delta Sandbar 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 Delta Sandbar?

Delta Sandbar 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 Delta Sandbar?

You can download Delta Sandbar 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 Delta Sandbar?

The hex code is #A8917F. In RGB it's 168, 145, 127, and in HSL it's 26°, 19%, 58%.

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