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Sandy Sage

#C7C2B4

RGB 199, 194, 180 · HSL 44°, 15%, 74% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 22

Sandy Sage is #C7C2B4 in HEX — rgb(199, 194, 180), hsl(44°, 15%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 22%).

Sandy Sage pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 15%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C7C2B4

RGB199, 194, 180

HSL44°, 15%, 74%

HSV44°, 10%, 78%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 22

Decimal13091508

CSS RGBrgb(199, 194, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 15%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fortress Stone PPU8-17

ΔE 0.9 · #C5C0B1

Dulux

Mysterious Grove SN4A4

ΔE 1.3 · #C8C1B5

Benjamin Moore

Winterwood 1486

ΔE 1.5 · #C2C0B2

Vista Paint

Apollodorous K-956

ΔE 1.5 · #C7BFB2

Sherwin-Williams

Skyline Steel SW1015

ΔE 1.6 · #C6BFB3

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 1.6 · #C5BEB1

Hallman-Lindsay

Overgrown 196

ΔE 2 · #CEC6B8

PPG

Great Gray 15-28

ΔE 2 · #CBC1B4

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 2.2 · #C9C4B2

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 2.5 · #C4BEB4

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2.6 · #CDC2B6

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.8 · #C5C2AF

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 3.3 · #C5C0AC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.3 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.8 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C7C2B4

#B3B8C7

Analogous

#C7B7B3

#C7C2B4

#C2C7B3

Triadic

#C7C2B4

#B3C7C1

#C1B3C7

Split-Complementary

#C7C2B4

#B3C2C7

#B7B3C7

Tetradic

#C7C2B4

#B3C7B7

#B3B8C7

#C7B3C2

Monochromatic

#81785F

#A69E87

#C7C2B4

#E7E5DF

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#C7C2B4

#B8C7B3

#B3B8C7

#C1B3C7

Compound

#C7C2B4

#C2C7B3

#B3B8C7

#B7B3C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2CEC2

#DCDAD2

#EAE9E5

Darker

#A79F87

#797057

#474132

Saturation

#C0BEBA

#C7C1B3

#E3CE97

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7C2B4

#C6C3B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7C2B4

#C3C3B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7C2B4

#C8C0C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sandy Sage 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

#D5BEA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7C2B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2C3C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8995B8

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: #C7C2B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7C2B4;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-sage: #C7C2B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-sage': '#C7C2B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7C2B4] text-[#C7C2B4]

SCSS

$sandy-sage: #C7C2B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7C2B4?

#C7C2B4 is Sandy Sage, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C7C2B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandy Sage?

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

What colors pair well with Sandy Sage?

Sandy Sage 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 Sandy Sage?

You can download Sandy Sage 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 Sandy Sage?

The hex code is #C7C2B4. In RGB it's 199, 194, 180, and in HSL it's 44°, 15%, 74%.

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