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Egyptian Sand

#BEAC90

RGB 190, 172, 144 · HSL 37°, 26%, 65% · CMYK 0, 9, 24, 25

Egyptian Sand is #BEAC90 in HEX — rgb(190, 172, 144), hsl(37°, 26%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 24%, 25%).

Egyptian Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 26%, 65%. 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#BEAC90

RGB190, 172, 144

HSL37°, 26%, 65%

HSV37°, 24%, 75%

CMYK0, 9, 24, 25

Decimal12496016

CSS RGBrgb(190, 172, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 26%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Egyptian Sand DE6207

Exact match

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 0.9 · #C0AE93

Benjamin Moore

Greenbrier HC-79

ΔE 1 · #BCAC8F

Sherwin-Williams

Favorite Tan SW6157

ΔE 1 · #C1AE91

PPG

Rock Cliffs 1101-4

ΔE 1.2 · #C0AF92

Behr

Natural Chamois HDC-NT-16

ΔE 1.6 · #BCA88D

Vista Paint

3am Latte C-174

ΔE 1.7 · #C0AA8E

Hallman-Lindsay

3am Latte 175

ΔE 2.2 · #C0A98E

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 2.7 · #C6B294

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 2.7 · #C1B298

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 2.7 · #BDB091

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 3.6 · #BCA791

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 5.2 · #B6A38F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.6 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.4 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#BEAC90

#8FA0BD

Analogous

#BD948F

#BEAC90

#B8BD8F

Triadic

#BEAC90

#8FBDAB

#AB8FBD

Split-Complementary

#BEAC90

#8FB8BD

#948FBD

Tetradic

#BEAC90

#8FBD94

#8FA0BD

#BD8FB8

Monochromatic

#705F42

#A1875E

#BEAC90

#D9CFBF

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#BEAC90

#A0BD8F

#8FA0BD

#AB8FBD

Compound

#BEAC90

#B8BD8F

#8FA0BD

#948FBD

Variations

Lighter

#CABCA5

#D5CCBE

#E5E1DA

Darker

#A68C63

#756141

#453925

Saturation

#ADA79F

#BDAB8F

#DEB36E

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

9.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEAC90

#B8B090

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEAC90

#AFAF94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEAC90

#BFA8AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Egyptian 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

#CEAE87

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEAC90

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBB3AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#7086A9

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: #BEAC90;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEAC90;

CSS Variable

--color-egyptian-sand: #BEAC90;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'egyptian-sand': '#BEAC90' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEAC90] text-[#BEAC90]

SCSS

$egyptian-sand: #BEAC90;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEAC90?

#BEAC90 is Egyptian Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BEAC90 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Egyptian Sand?

Egyptian 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 Egyptian Sand?

Egyptian 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 Egyptian Sand?

You can download Egyptian 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 Egyptian Sand?

The hex code is #BEAC90. In RGB it's 190, 172, 144, and in HSL it's 37°, 26%, 65%.

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