ORANGES

Burning Sand

#C58F68

RGB 197, 143, 104 · HSL 25°, 44%, 59% · CMYK 0, 27, 47, 23

Burning Sand is #C58F68 in HEX — rgb(197, 143, 104), hsl(25°, 44%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 47%, 23%).

Burning Sand pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 25°, 44%, 59%. 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#C58F68

RGB197, 143, 104

HSL25°, 44%, 59%

HSV25°, 47%, 77%

CMYK0, 27, 47, 23

Decimal12947304

CSS RGBrgb(197, 143, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 44%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Burning Sand 16-03

Exact match

Vista Paint

Peanut Brittle C-1009

ΔE 2.4 · #CC956F

Behr

Ferrous MQ4-37

ΔE 2.6 · #C98F6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Peanut Brittle 1010

ΔE 2.9 · #CD9470

Sherwin-Williams

Eastlake Gold SW0009

ΔE 3.2 · #C28E61

Valspar

Copper Hide 2005-5B

ΔE 3.3 · #BD8865

Dulux

Surprise S09G5

ΔE 3.4 · #C98F6E

Dunn-Edwards

Sonora Shade DE5263

ΔE 3.7 · #C89672

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 1139

ΔE 4.1 · #BB8E66

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 5.9 · #D29D7A

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 6.2 · #C1876B

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.9 · #C49C6D

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.5 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.6 · #E09673

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 12.8 · #C27654

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.2 · #C57B67

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#C58F68

#689EC4

Analogous

#C46870

#C58F68

#C4BD68

Triadic

#C58F68

#68C48F

#8F68C4

Split-Complementary

#C58F68

#68C4BD

#6870C4

Tetradic

#C58F68

#70C468

#689EC4

#BD68C4

Monochromatic

#6A4529

#A2683F

#C58F68

#DAB8A0

#EFE1D7

Rectangle

#C58F68

#9EC468

#689EC4

#8F68C4

Compound

#C58F68

#C4BD68

#689EC4

#6870C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0A587

#D8BCA9

#E6D9CF

Darker

#B06F41

#7B4C2B

#492C18

Saturation

#A49489

#C48F68

#E28A4B

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C58F68

#ADA267

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C58F68

#9A9A6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C58F68

#C58B91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Burning 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

#D39869

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C58F68

Daylight 5500K

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

#C09D8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#5088AF

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: #C58F68;

CSS — background

background-color: #C58F68;

CSS Variable

--color-burning-sand: #C58F68;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burning-sand': '#C58F68' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C58F68] text-[#C58F68]

SCSS

$burning-sand: #C58F68;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C58F68?

#C58F68 is Burning Sand, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C58F68 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burning Sand?

Burning 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 Burning Sand?

Burning 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 Burning Sand?

You can download Burning 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 Burning Sand?

The hex code is #C58F68. In RGB it's 197, 143, 104, and in HSL it's 25°, 44%, 59%.

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