ORANGES

Sensational Sand

#BFA38D

RGB 191, 163, 141 · HSL 26°, 28%, 65% · CMYK 0, 15, 26, 25

Sensational Sand is #BFA38D in HEX — rgb(191, 163, 141), hsl(26°, 28%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 26%, 25%).

Sensational Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 28%, 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#BFA38D

RGB191, 163, 141

HSL26°, 28%, 65%

HSV26°, 26%, 75%

CMYK0, 15, 26, 25

Decimal12559245

CSS RGBrgb(191, 163, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 28%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sensational Sand SW6094

Exact match

Dulux

Kangaroo Pouch S11D4

ΔE 1.3 · #BDA089

Behr

French Pastry MQ2-40

ΔE 1.4 · #C0A691

Benjamin Moore

Broken 1026

ΔE 2.3 · #B9A28D

Dunn-Edwards

Baked Potato DEC717

ΔE 2.8 · #B69E87

Valspar

Boulder Beige 3001-10A

ΔE 2.9 · #C1A995

Vista Paint

Swiss Cream K-1019

ΔE 3 · #BEA893

Kilz

Mochatini LL230

ΔE 3.1 · #BCA791

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Pie 162

ΔE 3.4 · #CAAB94

PPG

Transcend 1079-4

ΔE 3.9 · #C3AC98

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 4 · #B6A38F

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 4.2 · #B99F90

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.7 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 8.3 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.8 · #BA9873

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 12.6 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#BFA38D

#8DA9BF

Analogous

#BF8D90

#BFA38D

#BFBB8D

Triadic

#BFA38D

#8DBFA2

#A28DBF

Split-Complementary

#BFA38D

#8DBFBB

#8D90BF

Tetradic

#BFA38D

#90BF8D

#8DA9BF

#BB8DBF

Monochromatic

#725640

#A37B5C

#BFA38D

#DACABE

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#BFA38D

#A9BF8D

#8DA9BF

#A28DBF

Compound

#BFA38D

#BFBB8D

#8DA9BF

#8D90BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCB5A4

#D6C8BD

#E6DFDA

Darker

#A98061

#77573F

#463324

Saturation

#ADA59E

#BFA28D

#DF9E6D

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFA38D

#B2AB8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFA38D

#A8A890

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFA38D

#C0A0A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sensational 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

#CFA785

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFA38D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCACA9

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.

#7091A9

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: #BFA38D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFA38D;

CSS Variable

--color-sensational-sand: #BFA38D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sensational-sand': '#BFA38D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFA38D] text-[#BFA38D]

SCSS

$sensational-sand: #BFA38D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFA38D?

#BFA38D is Sensational Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BFA38D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sensational Sand?

Sensational 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 Sensational Sand?

Sensational 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 Sensational Sand?

You can download Sensational 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 Sensational Sand?

The hex code is #BFA38D. In RGB it's 191, 163, 141, and in HSL it's 26°, 28%, 65%.

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