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Warm Sand

#C5AE91

RGB 197, 174, 145 · HSL 33°, 31%, 67% · CMYK 0, 12, 26, 23

Warm Sand is #C5AE91 in HEX — rgb(197, 174, 145), hsl(33°, 31%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 26%, 23%).

Warm Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 31%, 67%. 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#C5AE91

RGB197, 174, 145

HSL33°, 31%, 67%

HSV33°, 26%, 77%

CMYK0, 12, 26, 23

Decimal12955281

CSS RGBrgb(197, 174, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 31%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Leatherbound 3004-10A

ΔE 0.8 · #C5AD8F

PPG

Beige Tellin 15-31

ΔE 0.9 · #C6B092

Vista Paint

3am Latte C-174

ΔE 1.7 · #C0AA8E

Behr

Woven Straw PPU7-21

ΔE 1.7 · #C1AB8C

Sherwin-Williams

Favorite Tan SW6157

ΔE 1.7 · #C1AE91

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 1.8 · #C6B294

Benjamin Moore

Lenox HC-44

ΔE 1.9 · #C3AF8F

Hallman-Lindsay

3am Latte 175

ΔE 2.1 · #C0A98E

Dunn-Edwards

Egyptian Sand DE6207

ΔE 2.4 · #BEAC90

Dulux

Basketweave Beige S10E3

ΔE 3.2 · #C9AB91

Kilz

Farmer'S Tan LC220-02

ΔE 3.9 · #C8AE98

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.1 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 6.6 · #B6A38F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.1 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.3 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C5AE91

#91A8C5

Analogous

#C59391

#C5AE91

#C2C591

Triadic

#C5AE91

#91C5AD

#AD91C5

Split-Complementary

#C5AE91

#91C2C5

#9391C5

Tetradic

#C5AE91

#91C593

#91A8C5

#C591C2

Monochromatic

#7C6141

#AB885F

#C5AE91

#DFD3C3

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#C5AE91

#A8C591

#91A8C5

#AD91C5

Compound

#C5AE91

#C2C591

#91A8C5

#9391C5

Variations

Lighter

#D1BEA7

#DACEBF

#E8E2DB

Darker

#AF8D62

#7E613E

#4A3923

Saturation

#B3ACA3

#C5AD91

#E2B074

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5AE91

#BCB491

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5AE91

#B2B295

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5AE91

#C6AAAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Warm 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

#D3AF88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5AE91

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B4AC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#748EAE

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: #C5AE91;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5AE91;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-sand: #C5AE91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-sand': '#C5AE91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5AE91] text-[#C5AE91]

SCSS

$warm-sand: #C5AE91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5AE91?

#C5AE91 is Warm Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C5AE91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Sand?

Warm 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 Warm Sand?

Warm 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 Warm Sand?

You can download Warm 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 Warm Sand?

The hex code is #C5AE91. In RGB it's 197, 174, 145, and in HSL it's 33°, 31%, 67%.

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