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Sand

#C4AAA0

RGB 196, 170, 160 · HSL 17°, 23%, 70% · CMYK 0, 13, 18, 23

Sand is #C4AAA0 in HEX — rgb(196, 170, 160), hsl(17°, 23%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 18%, 23%).

Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 23%, 70%. 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#C4AAA0

RGB196, 170, 160

HSL17°, 23%, 70%

HSV17°, 18%, 77%

CMYK0, 13, 18, 23

Decimal12888736

CSS RGBrgb(196, 170, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 23%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sand 2105-50

Exact match

Behr

Patchwork Pink HDC-NT-06

ΔE 1.6 · #C5A8A0

Valspar

Painted Desert Sand 2002-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #C8AFA5

PPG

Taupe Tapestry 1072-4

ΔE 2.1 · #C3A79A

Dunn-Edwards

Teatime Mauve DEC700

ΔE 2.5 · #C8A89E

Vista Paint

Dancing Deer K-1116

ΔE 3.1 · #C2AFA5

Dulux

Young Turk S07C3

ΔE 3.2 · #C9AEA9

Sherwin-Williams

Sandbank SW6052

ΔE 3.3 · #C3A497

Hallman-Lindsay

Oak Plank 148

ΔE 3.5 · #C8A99A

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4.5 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.9 · #C2ADAB

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 4.9 · #B8A7A2

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 4.9 · #C4B2A2

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 10.1 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.1 · #CDCECD

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

#C4AAA0

#A1BAC4

Analogous

#C4A1A9

#C4AAA0

#C4BCA1

Triadic

#C4AAA0

#A1C4AB

#ABA1C4

Split-Complementary

#C4AAA0

#A1C4BC

#A1A9C4

Tetradic

#C4AAA0

#A9C4A1

#A1BAC4

#BCA1C4

Monochromatic

#7D5C4F

#A78172

#C4AAA0

#E2D5D0

#F5F1EF

Rectangle

#C4AAA0

#BAC4A1

#A1BAC4

#ABA1C4

Compound

#C4AAA0

#C4BCA1

#A1BAC4

#A1A9C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0BCB4

#DACDC8

#E9E2E0

Darker

#AA8374

#7B5749

#48332A

Saturation

#B8B0AD

#C4ABA1

#E29E83

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4AAA0

#B7B3A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4AAA0

#AFAFA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4AAA0

#C4A9AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#D2AC93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4AAA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B1B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#7EA3B2

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: #C4AAA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4AAA0;

CSS Variable

--color-sand: #C4AAA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sand': '#C4AAA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4AAA0] text-[#C4AAA0]

SCSS

$sand: #C4AAA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4AAA0?

#C4AAA0 is Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4AAA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sand?

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 Sand?

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 Sand?

You can download 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 Sand?

The hex code is #C4AAA0. In RGB it's 196, 170, 160, and in HSL it's 17°, 23%, 70%.

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