ORANGES

Sandrock

#C4B19A

RGB 196, 177, 154 · HSL 33°, 26%, 69% · CMYK 0, 10, 21, 23

Sandrock is #C4B19A in HEX — rgb(196, 177, 154), hsl(33°, 26%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 21%, 23%).

Sandrock pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 26%, 69%. 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#C4B19A

RGB196, 177, 154

HSL33°, 26%, 69%

HSV33°, 21%, 77%

CMYK0, 10, 21, 23

Decimal12890522

CSS RGBrgb(196, 177, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 26%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Barcelona Beige SW7530

ΔE 1 · #C4B39C

Behr

Vast Desert UL170-17

ΔE 1.1 · #C1AF97

PPG

Best Beige 1085-4 · 15-16

ΔE 1.2 · #C6B49C

Dulux

Puddle S12D3

ΔE 1.4 · #C8B49E

Dunn-Edwards

Rincon Cove DEC757

ΔE 1.4 · #C7B39E

Valspar

Moose Mousse 3003-10A

ΔE 1.4 · #C7B39E

Benjamin Moore

Truffle AF-130

ΔE 1.7 · #C7B198

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 1.8 · #C2B19D

Vista Paint

Delicate Honeysweet C-188

ΔE 2.9 · #BCAB97

Hallman-Lindsay

Wicker Basket 280

ΔE 3.5 · #C7B699

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.8 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

Jitney 293

ΔE 3.8 · #C4B2A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.2 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.9 · #BDB091

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C4B19A

#9BAEC5

Analogous

#C59D9B

#C4B19A

#C2C59B

Triadic

#C4B19A

#9BC5B2

#B29BC5

Split-Complementary

#C4B19A

#9BC2C5

#9D9BC5

Tetradic

#C4B19A

#9BC59D

#9BAEC5

#C59BC2

Monochromatic

#7D664A

#A88D6B

#C4B19A

#E1D7CC

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#C4B19A

#AEC59B

#9BAEC5

#B29BC5

Compound

#C4B19A

#C2C59B

#9BAEC5

#9D9BC5

Variations

Lighter

#D0C1AF

#DAD1C5

#E8E4DE

Darker

#AC906E

#7C6445

#493A27

Saturation

#B6B1AA

#C5B29B

#E2B57E

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4B19A

#BCB69A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4B19A

#B4B49D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4B19A

#C5AEB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandrock 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

#D2B18F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4B19A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B6B3

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.

#7B93B0

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: #C4B19A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4B19A;

CSS Variable

--color-sandrock: #C4B19A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandrock': '#C4B19A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4B19A] text-[#C4B19A]

SCSS

$sandrock: #C4B19A;

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#C9AF98 · ΔE 2.9

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#CBB79C · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4B19A?

#C4B19A is Sandrock, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C4B19A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandrock?

Sandrock 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 Sandrock?

Sandrock 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 Sandrock?

You can download Sandrock 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 Sandrock?

The hex code is #C4B19A. In RGB it's 196, 177, 154, and in HSL it's 33°, 26%, 69%.

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