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Sandy Bluff

#A89D85

RGB 168, 157, 133 · HSL 41°, 17%, 59% · CMYK 0, 7, 21, 34

Sandy Bluff is #A89D85 in HEX — rgb(168, 157, 133), hsl(41°, 17%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 21%, 34%).

Sandy Bluff pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 17%, 59%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A89D85

RGB168, 157, 133

HSL41°, 17%, 59%

HSV41°, 21%, 66%

CMYK0, 7, 21, 34

Decimal11050373

CSS RGBrgb(168, 157, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 17%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sandy Bluff C-1427

Exact match

Dulux

Buffhide S15C4

ΔE 0.8 · #A69C83

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandy Bluff historic-sandy-bluff

ΔE 1.3 · #ACA088

Sherwin-Williams

Herbal Wash SW7739

ΔE 1.4 · #A49B82

Benjamin Moore

Turret CC-604

ΔE 1.7 · #AC9F89

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 1.8 · #AB9C83

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 2.2 · #A3977F

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 2.2 · #A89983

Behr

Over The Taupe BNC-14

ΔE 2.5 · #ABA38C

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 3.1 · #AFA08C

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 3.3 · #A99E80

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 3.8 · #AFA78D

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 4 · #AFA290

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 4.5 · #A1A189

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 9.4 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.7 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#A89D85

#8590A8

Analogous

#A88B85

#A89D85

#A2A885

Triadic

#A89D85

#85A89D

#9D85A8

Split-Complementary

#A89D85

#85A2A8

#8B85A8

Tetradic

#A89D85

#85A88B

#8590A8

#A885A2

Monochromatic

#574F3D

#83775D

#A89D85

#C8C1B1

#E8E5DE

Rectangle

#A89D85

#90A885

#8590A8

#9D85A8

Compound

#A89D85

#A2A885

#8590A8

#8B85A8

Variations

Lighter

#BAB19D

#C9C4B7

#DFDCD6

Darker

#8E8063

#625843

#3A3427

Saturation

#9C9891

#A89D85

#D4AD59

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A89D85

#A59F86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A89D85

#9F9F88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A89D85

#A99A9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sandy Bluff 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

#BDA27F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A89D85

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA7A3

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.

#6074A0

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: #A89D85;

CSS — background

background-color: #A89D85;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-bluff: #A89D85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-bluff': '#A89D85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A89D85] text-[#A89D85]

SCSS

$sandy-bluff: #A89D85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A89D85?

#A89D85 is Sandy Bluff, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A89D85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandy Bluff?

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

What colors pair well with Sandy Bluff?

Sandy Bluff 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 Sandy Bluff?

You can download Sandy Bluff 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 Bluff?

The hex code is #A89D85. In RGB it's 168, 157, 133, and in HSL it's 41°, 17%, 59%.

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