ORANGES

Sand Ripples

#C1B7B0

RGB 193, 183, 176 · HSL 25°, 12%, 72% · CMYK 0, 5, 9, 24

Sand Ripples is #C1B7B0 in HEX — rgb(193, 183, 176), hsl(25°, 12%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 24%).

Sand Ripples pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 12%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C1B7B0

RGB193, 183, 176

HSL25°, 12%, 72%

HSV25°, 9%, 76%

CMYK0, 5, 9, 24

Decimal12695472

CSS RGBrgb(193, 183, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 12%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Graceful Gray PPU18-12

ΔE 1.1 · #BEB6AE

Dulux

Soft Dove S13B2

ΔE 1.3 · #C2BAB2

Kilz

Mountain Canyon RK160

ΔE 1.4 · #C4B9B0

PPG

Silver Dollar 1022-3

ΔE 1.4 · #BDB6AE

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Milk DE6059

ΔE 1.6 · #C5B9B4

Benjamin Moore

Hazelwood 1005

ΔE 1.8 · #C4B9AF

Valspar

Seagull Beach 1002-10B

ΔE 1.9 · #C7B9B3

Vista Paint

North Island C-551

ΔE 2.1 · #BDB6B2

Sherwin-Williams

Versatile Gray SW6072

ΔE 2.2 · #C1B6AB

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 2.2 · #BBB1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 3.2 · #BCB6B4

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.5 · #B6B2A9

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 4 · #C5BEB1

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 5 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C1B7B0

#AFB9C0

Analogous

#C0AFB0

#C1B7B0

#C0BFAF

Triadic

#C1B7B0

#AFC0B6

#B6AFC0

Split-Complementary

#C1B7B0

#AFC0BF

#AFB0C0

Tetradic

#C1B7B0

#B0C0AF

#AFB9C0

#BFAFC0

Monochromatic

#78695E

#9F8F84

#C1B7B0

#E2DDDA

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#C1B7B0

#B9C0AF

#AFB9C0

#B6AFC0

Compound

#C1B7B0

#C0BFAF

#AFB9C0

#AFB0C0

Variations

Lighter

#CDC5BF

#D9D3D0

#E8E6E4

Darker

#A19185

#726358

#433933

Saturation

#BAB7B5

#C0B6AF

#E0B190

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1B7B0

#BCBAB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1B7B0

#B9B9B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1B7B0

#C1B6B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sand Ripples 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

#D0B69F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1B7B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDBBC3

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#83A0B5

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: #C1B7B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1B7B0;

CSS Variable

--color-sand-ripples: #C1B7B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sand-ripples': '#C1B7B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1B7B0] text-[#C1B7B0]

SCSS

$sand-ripples: #C1B7B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1B7B0?

#C1B7B0 is Sand Ripples, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C1B7B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sand Ripples?

Sand Ripples 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 Ripples?

Sand Ripples 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 Ripples?

You can download Sand Ripples 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 Ripples?

The hex code is #C1B7B0. In RGB it's 193, 183, 176, and in HSL it's 25°, 12%, 72%.

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