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Sand Yellow

#C6A664

RGB 198, 166, 100 · HSL 40°, 46%, 58% · CMYK 0, 16, 49, 22

Sand Yellow is #C6A664 in HEX — rgb(198, 166, 100), hsl(40°, 46%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 49%, 22%).

Sand Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 46%, 58%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C6A664

RGB198, 166, 100

HSL40°, 46%, 58%

HSV40°, 49%, 78%

CMYK0, 16, 49, 22

Decimal13018724

CSS RGBrgb(198, 166, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 46%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Slice 870

ΔE 0.9 · #C4A461

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquity SW6402

ΔE 1.2 · #C2A462

Vista Paint

Lemon Slice C-869

ΔE 1.4 · #C3A460

Valspar

Earthen Sienna 3007-5B

ΔE 1.8 · #C9A768

Dunn-Edwards

Flickering Gold DE6166

ΔE 2 · #C6A668

Dulux

Ginger Crunch S14F5

ΔE 3.7 · #CEA663

Benjamin Moore

Citrine AF-370

ΔE 3.8 · #C9AC6F

PPG

Shutter Bug 1108-6

ΔE 3.9 · #BBA262

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 4 · #C0A569

Behr

Rye 310F-4

ΔE 4 · #D1B16E

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 5.3 · #CA9F5E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.8 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.9 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 12.7 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.4 · #BA9873

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

#C6A664

#6383C5

Analogous

#C57363

#C6A664

#B5C563

Triadic

#C6A664

#63C5A4

#A463C5

Split-Complementary

#C6A664

#63B5C5

#7363C5

Tetradic

#C6A664

#63C573

#6383C5

#C563B5

Monochromatic

#685227

#A07E3B

#C6A664

#DAC59A

#EEE5D2

Rectangle

#C6A664

#83C563

#6383C5

#A463C5

Compound

#C6A664

#B5C563

#6383C5

#7363C5

Variations

Lighter

#D1B682

#D8C7A6

#E6DECD

Darker

#AF893D

#7B5F28

#483816

Saturation

#A39985

#C5A463

#E2AE46

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6A664

#BBAE64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6A664

#ACAC6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6A664

#C89FA5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sand Yellow brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D4A966

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6A664

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1AE8A

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.

#4D6DAF

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: #C6A664;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6A664;

CSS Variable

--color-sand-yellow: #C6A664;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sand-yellow': '#C6A664' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6A664] text-[#C6A664]

SCSS

$sand-yellow: #C6A664;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6A664?

#C6A664 is Sand Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6A664 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sand Yellow?

Sand Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Sand Yellow?

Sand Yellow pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sand Yellow?

You can download Sand Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #C6A664. In RGB it's 198, 166, 100, and in HSL it's 40°, 46%, 58%.

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