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Sierra Sand

#AEA18F

RGB 174, 161, 143 · HSL 35°, 16%, 62% · CMYK 0, 7, 18, 32

Sierra Sand is #AEA18F in HEX — rgb(174, 161, 143), hsl(35°, 16%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 32%).

Sierra Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 16%, 62%. 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#AEA18F

RGB174, 161, 143

HSL35°, 16%, 62%

HSV35°, 18%, 68%

CMYK0, 7, 18, 32

Decimal11444623

CSS RGBrgb(174, 161, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 16%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sierra Sand UL170-20

Exact match

Kilz

Antiquity TB-15

ΔE 0.4 · #AFA290

Valspar

Arid Plains 6007-2A

ΔE 0.6 · #AFA28F

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Marsh 233

ΔE 0.7 · #ADA18E

Sherwin-Williams

Tony Taupe SW7038

ΔE 1 · #B1A290

Benjamin Moore

Ranchwood CC-500

ΔE 1 · #AEA391

Dulux

Waitangi Double NZ9E9

ΔE 1.3 · #AFA491

Vista Paint

Deep Marsh C-232

ΔE 1.3 · #ACA08C

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 1.4 · #AFA08C

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 2 · #B4A693

PPG

Cuppa Coffee 1076-4

ΔE 2 · #B09F8F

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.3 · #AAA593

Dunn-Edwards

Hickory DEC759

ΔE 3.6 · #B7A28E

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.6 · #B6A39C

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 9.7 · #969992

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.5 · #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

#AEA18F

#8F9CAE

Analogous

#AE918F

#AEA18F

#ABAE8F

Triadic

#AEA18F

#8FAEA1

#A18FAE

Split-Complementary

#AEA18F

#8FABAE

#918FAE

Tetradic

#AEA18F

#8FAE91

#8F9CAE

#AE8FAB

Monochromatic

#5F5445

#8B7B65

#AEA18F

#CEC6BB

#EEEBE7

Rectangle

#AEA18F

#9CAE8F

#8F9CAE

#A18FAE

Compound

#AEA18F

#ABAE8F

#8F9CAE

#918FAE

Variations

Lighter

#BEB4A5

#CDC6BD

#E1DED9

Darker

#948269

#665A48

#3C3429

Saturation

#A39F99

#AEA18F

#D6A766

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AEA18F

#A9A490

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AEA18F

#A3A392

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AEA18F

#AF9FA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sierra Sand 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

#C2A586

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AEA18F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFAAAB

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.

#6881A5

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: #AEA18F;

CSS — background

background-color: #AEA18F;

CSS Variable

--color-sierra-sand: #AEA18F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sierra-sand': '#AEA18F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AEA18F] text-[#AEA18F]

SCSS

$sierra-sand: #AEA18F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEA18F?

#AEA18F is Sierra Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AEA18F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sierra Sand?

Sierra Sand 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 Sierra Sand?

Sierra Sand 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 Sierra Sand?

You can download Sierra 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 Sierra Sand?

The hex code is #AEA18F. In RGB it's 174, 161, 143, and in HSL it's 35°, 16%, 62%.

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