ORANGES

Sandbank

#C3A497

RGB 195, 164, 151 · HSL 18°, 27%, 68% · CMYK 0, 16, 23, 24

Sandbank is #C3A497 in HEX — rgb(195, 164, 151), hsl(18°, 27%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 23%, 24%).

Sandbank pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 27%, 68%. 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#C3A497

RGB195, 164, 151

HSL18°, 27%, 68%

HSV18°, 23%, 76%

CMYK0, 16, 23, 24

Decimal12821655

CSS RGBrgb(195, 164, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 27%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sandbank SW6052

Exact match

Valspar

Naked Clay 1008-10A

ΔE 0.6 · #C5A598

Dunn-Edwards

Howdy Partner DE6095

ΔE 1.1 · #C6A698

PPG

Just Rosey 1061-4

ΔE 1.4 · #C4A295

Dulux

Pragmatic S09E3

ΔE 1.9 · #C2A292

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

ΔE 2.1 · #C8A99A

Vista Paint

Andes Ash C-126

ΔE 2.3 · #C1A198

Behr

Art Deco Pink MQ1-50

ΔE 2.4 · #CAA99E

Benjamin Moore

Café 2099-50

ΔE 3 · #C6AAA0

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 3.2 · #B99F90

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 4.9 · #B49D8D

Kilz

Brandy Cream LB240-01

ΔE 5.7 · #D1AF9B

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.2 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 10.9 · #AAA593

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.2 · #BA9873

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.2 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#C3A497

#97B6C3

Analogous

#C397A0

#C3A497

#C3BB97

Triadic

#C3A497

#97C3A5

#A597C3

Split-Complementary

#C3A497

#97C3BB

#97A0C3

Tetradic

#C3A497

#A0C397

#97B6C3

#BB97C3

Monochromatic

#7B5647

#A87A67

#C3A497

#DFCFC8

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#C3A497

#B6C397

#97B6C3

#A597C3

Compound

#C3A497

#C3BB97

#97B6C3

#97A0C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFB7AC

#D9CAC3

#E8E0DD

Darker

#AC7E6A

#7C5443

#493126

Saturation

#B4ABA7

#C3A597

#E1997A

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3A497

#B4AE97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3A497

#AAAA99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3A497

#C3A3A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandbank 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

#D2A88C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3A497

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFADB1

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.

#789EAE

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: #C3A497;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3A497;

CSS Variable

--color-sandbank: #C3A497;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandbank': '#C3A497' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3A497] text-[#C3A497]

SCSS

$sandbank: #C3A497;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3A497?

#C3A497 is Sandbank, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C3A497 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandbank?

Sandbank 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 Sandbank?

Sandbank 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 Sandbank?

You can download Sandbank 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 Sandbank?

The hex code is #C3A497. In RGB it's 195, 164, 151, and in HSL it's 18°, 27%, 68%.

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