ORANGES

Sand Pebble

#B09D7F

RGB 176, 157, 127 · HSL 37°, 24%, 59% · CMYK 0, 11, 28, 31

Sand Pebble is #B09D7F in HEX — rgb(176, 157, 127), hsl(37°, 24%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 28%, 31%).

Sand Pebble pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 24%, 59%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B09D7F

RGB176, 157, 127

HSL37°, 24%, 59%

HSV37°, 28%, 69%

CMYK0, 11, 28, 31

Decimal11574655

CSS RGBrgb(176, 157, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 24%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Dried Edamame SW9122

ΔE 0.9 · #B19F80

Benjamin Moore

Northampton HC-89

ΔE 1.6 · #AD9D7D

PPG

Stony Creek 1097-5

ΔE 1.6 · #AC9A7E

Behr

Mission Hills UL170-3

ΔE 1.7 · #B19B7F

Valspar

Au Lait Ole 3003-9C

ΔE 2.2 · #B6A084

Dulux

Gnu Tan S14D4

ΔE 2.3 · #B09E84

Vista Paint

Nankeen C-1436

ΔE 2.3 · #B29B80

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

ΔE 2.8 · #B8A487

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 3 · #B29B79

Hallman-Lindsay

Nankeen historic-nankeen

ΔE 3.2 · #B89E82

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 3.4 · #A89D7E

Kilz

Gone Country LL180

ΔE 5.2 · #B4A18C

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 5.9 · #AFA08C

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 6.1 · #B6A38F

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8 · #BA9873

RAL

Yellow Grey 7034

ΔE 11 · #8F8B66

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#B09D7F

#7D91B0

Analogous

#B0837D

#B09D7F

#AAB07D

Triadic

#B09D7F

#7DB09C

#9C7DB0

Split-Complementary

#B09D7F

#7DAAB0

#837DB0

Tetradic

#B09D7F

#7DB083

#7D91B0

#B07DAA

Monochromatic

#5C4E38

#8B7655

#B09D7F

#CDC0AD

#EAE5DC

Rectangle

#B09D7F

#91B07D

#7D91B0

#9C7DB0

Compound

#B09D7F

#AAB07D

#7D91B0

#837DB0

Variations

Lighter

#BFB097

#CDC3B3

#E1DCD4

Darker

#977F5A

#69583D

#3D3323

Saturation

#9E988F

#B09C7D

#D7A656

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

2.63:1

Fail

vs Black

7.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B09D7F

#A9A27F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B09D7F

#A0A083

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B09D7F

#B1999D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sand Pebble 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

#C3A27A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B09D7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A79F

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6078A0

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: #B09D7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #B09D7F;

CSS Variable

--color-sand-pebble: #B09D7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sand-pebble': '#B09D7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B09D7F] text-[#B09D7F]

SCSS

$sand-pebble: #B09D7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B09D7F?

#B09D7F is Sand Pebble, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B09D7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sand Pebble?

Sand Pebble 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 Sand Pebble?

Sand Pebble 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 Sand Pebble?

You can download Sand Pebble 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 Sand Pebble?

The hex code is #B09D7F. In RGB it's 176, 157, 127, and in HSL it's 37°, 24%, 59%.

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