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Nile Sand

#BBAD94

RGB 187, 173, 148 · HSL 38°, 22%, 66% · CMYK 0, 7, 21, 27

Nile Sand is #BBAD94 in HEX — rgb(187, 173, 148), hsl(38°, 22%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 21%, 27%).

Nile Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 22%, 66%. 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#BBAD94

RGB187, 173, 148

HSL38°, 22%, 66%

HSV38°, 21%, 73%

CMYK0, 7, 21, 27

Decimal12299668

CSS RGBrgb(187, 173, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 22%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Nile Sand UL170-19

ΔE 0.6 · #BAAC94

Sherwin-Williams

Khaki Shade SW7533

ΔE 1.6 · #C0AF97

Benjamin Moore

Sag HC-95

ΔE 1.7 · #B9AF96

PPG

Prairie Dust 1102-4

ΔE 1.8 · #B9AB8F

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 2 · #C1B298

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 2.1 · #C0AE93

Dunn-Edwards

Egyptian Sand DE6207

ΔE 2.4 · #BEAC90

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 2.5 · #B5AB8F

Vista Paint

Delicate Honeysweet C-188

ΔE 2.9 · #BCAB97

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3.3 · #BDB091

Kilz

Iced Mocha LL200

ΔE 3.4 · #B7A58F

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 4 · #B4A693

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.3 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.1 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.3 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#BBAD94

#95A3BB

Analogous

#BB9A95

#BBAD94

#B6BB95

Triadic

#BBAD94

#95BBAD

#AD95BB

Split-Complementary

#BBAD94

#95B6BB

#9A95BB

Tetradic

#BBAD94

#95BB9A

#95A3BB

#BB95B6

Monochromatic

#706148

#9E8967

#BBAD94

#D9D1C4

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#BBAD94

#A3BB95

#95A3BB

#AD95BB

Compound

#BBAD94

#B6BB95

#95A3BB

#9A95BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9BEAA

#D5CEC1

#E5E2DC

Darker

#A28E6B

#736346

#433928

Saturation

#AEAAA3

#BBAD95

#DDB673

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBAD94

#B6B095

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBAD94

#AFAF98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBAD94

#BCAAAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nile 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

#CCAE8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBAD94

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B3AE

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.

#7388AB

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: #BBAD94;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBAD94;

CSS Variable

--color-nile-sand: #BBAD94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nile-sand': '#BBAD94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBAD94] text-[#BBAD94]

SCSS

$nile-sand: #BBAD94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBAD94?

#BBAD94 is Nile Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BBAD94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nile Sand?

Nile 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 Nile Sand?

Nile 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 Nile Sand?

You can download Nile 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 Nile Sand?

The hex code is #BBAD94. In RGB it's 187, 173, 148, and in HSL it's 38°, 22%, 66%.

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