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Sandy Bluff

#ACA088

RGB 172, 160, 136 · HSL 40°, 18%, 60% · CMYK 0, 7, 21, 33

Sandy Bluff is #ACA088 in HEX — rgb(172, 160, 136), hsl(40°, 18%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 21%, 33%).

Sandy Bluff pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 18%, 60%. 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#ACA088

RGB172, 160, 136

HSL40°, 18%, 60%

HSV40°, 21%, 67%

CMYK0, 7, 21, 33

Decimal11313288

CSS RGBrgb(172, 160, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 18%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandy Bluff historic-sandy-bluff

Exact match

Vista Paint

Urban Charm C-336

ΔE 1.1 · #ACA08A

Benjamin Moore

Turret CC-604

ΔE 1.2 · #AC9F89

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 1.9 · #AB9C83

Dulux

Buffhide S15C4

ΔE 2 · #A69C83

Behr

Over The Taupe BNC-14

ΔE 2 · #ABA38C

Sherwin-Williams

Fenland SW7544

ΔE 2 · #AC9D83

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 2.5 · #AFA08C

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 2.6 · #AAA388

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 2.9 · #AFA78D

Kilz

Gone Country LL180

ΔE 3.4 · #B4A18C

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 3.4 · #A99E80

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 3.4 · #A3977F

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 3.8 · #B4A693

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.2 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 12.5 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#ACA088

#8793AB

Analogous

#AB8D87

#ACA088

#A5AB87

Triadic

#ACA088

#87AB9F

#9F87AB

Split-Complementary

#ACA088

#87A5AB

#8D87AB

Tetradic

#ACA088

#87AB8D

#8793AB

#AB87A5

Monochromatic

#5A513F

#877A5E

#ACA088

#CBC3B4

#EAE7E1

Rectangle

#ACA088

#93AB87

#8793AB

#9F87AB

Compound

#ACA088

#A5AB87

#8793AB

#8D87AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCB29F

#CBC5B8

#E0DDD7

Darker

#928263

#655A43

#3B3427

Saturation

#9F9B93

#AB9F87

#D5AD5D

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACA088

#A8A289

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACA088

#A2A28B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACA088

#AD9D9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandy Bluff 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

#C0A581

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACA088

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEAAA5

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.

#6378A1

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: #ACA088;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACA088;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-bluff: #ACA088;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-bluff': '#ACA088' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACA088] text-[#ACA088]

SCSS

$sandy-bluff: #ACA088;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACA088?

#ACA088 is Sandy Bluff, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ACA088 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, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sandy Bluff?

Sandy Bluff 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 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 #ACA088. In RGB it's 172, 160, 136, and in HSL it's 40°, 18%, 60%.

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