ORANGES

Sandy's Shores

#B18E76

RGB 177, 142, 118 · HSL 24°, 27%, 58% · CMYK 0, 20, 33, 31

Sandy's Shores is #B18E76 in HEX — rgb(177, 142, 118), hsl(24°, 27%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 33%, 31%).

Sandy's Shores pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 24°, 27%, 58%. 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#B18E76

RGB177, 142, 118

HSL24°, 27%, 58%

HSV24°, 33%, 69%

CMYK0, 20, 33, 31

Decimal11636342

CSS RGBrgb(177, 142, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 27%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sandy's Shores K-1051

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Camel Train 163

ΔE 1 · #AF8E75

Benjamin Moore

Serengeti 2164-40

ΔE 1.1 · #B28F75

Kilz

Caramelized LC250-02

ΔE 1.7 · #AF8D72

Behr

Spice Cake UL130-6

ΔE 2.1 · #B69379

Dulux

Buffalo Bill S11D5

ΔE 2.6 · #AE8F73

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Rose Beige SW2804

ΔE 2.7 · #AF8871

PPG

Cool Clay 1071-5

ΔE 2.8 · #BA947B

Valspar

Coffee Gelato 2004-7C

ΔE 3.1 · #B88F75

Dunn-Edwards

Colorado Trail DE6117

ΔE 3.6 · #B49375

IKEA

IKEA140 140

ΔE 4.5 · #A58369

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 8.7 · #B49D8D

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 10 · #A3977F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11 · #C1876B

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

#B18E76

#779AB1

Analogous

#B1777D

#B18E76

#B1AB77

Triadic

#B18E76

#77B18E

#8E77B1

Split-Complementary

#B18E76

#77B1AB

#777DB1

Tetradic

#B18E76

#7DB177

#779AB1

#AB77B1

Monochromatic

#5B4434

#8B6850

#B18E76

#CDB6A8

#E9DFD8

Rectangle

#B18E76

#9AB177

#779AB1

#8E77B1

Compound

#B18E76

#B1AB77

#779AB1

#777DB1

Variations

Lighter

#C0A592

#CDBCB0

#E1D8D2

Darker

#987055

#6A4D39

#3E2C21

Saturation

#9D928B

#B18E77

#D88650

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

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

7.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B18E76

#A19976

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B18E76

#959579

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B18E76

#B18B8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandy's Shores 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

#C49774

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B18E76

Daylight 5500K

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

#B19C98

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#5E849D

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: #B18E76;

CSS — background

background-color: #B18E76;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy's-shores: #B18E76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy's-shores': '#B18E76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B18E76] text-[#B18E76]

SCSS

$sandy's-shores: #B18E76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B18E76?

#B18E76 is Sandy's Shores, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B18E76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandy's Shores?

Sandy's Shores 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's Shores?

Sandy's Shores 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's Shores?

You can download Sandy's Shores 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's Shores?

The hex code is #B18E76. In RGB it's 177, 142, 118, and in HSL it's 24°, 27%, 58%.

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