ORANGES

Coastal Sand

#C9A985

RGB 201, 169, 133 · HSL 32°, 39%, 65% · CMYK 0, 16, 34, 21

Coastal Sand is #C9A985 in HEX — rgb(201, 169, 133), hsl(32°, 39%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 34%, 21%).

Coastal Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 39%, 65%. 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#C9A985

RGB201, 169, 133

HSL32°, 39%, 65%

HSV32°, 34%, 79%

CMYK0, 16, 34, 21

Decimal13216133

CSS RGBrgb(201, 169, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 39%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Coastal Sand historic-coastal-sand

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Camel CSP-285

ΔE 1 · #C7A984

Vista Paint

Coastal Sand C-1438

ΔE 1.1 · #C6A883

Dulux

Toffee Tan S11E4

ΔE 1.3 · #C8A683

Behr

Harvest Home MQ2-13

ΔE 1.6 · #C9AA83

PPG

Wright Dark Eggshell FLLW726

ΔE 2 · #C8AC89

Sherwin-Williams

Dromedary Camel SW7694

ΔE 2 · #CAAD87

Dunn-Edwards

Graham Cracker DE6144

ΔE 2.7 · #C0A480

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 2.8 · #CCAB8C

Valspar

Cosy Chair 2007-8A

ΔE 3.6 · #D1AA8A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.4 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6.8 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6.8 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.1 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 10.1 · #D6C39E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.5 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#C9A985

#83A3C9

Analogous

#C98583

#C9A985

#C6C983

Triadic

#C9A985

#83C9A8

#A883C9

Split-Complementary

#C9A985

#83C6C9

#8583C9

Tetradic

#C9A985

#83C985

#83A3C9

#C983C6

Monochromatic

#7C5C36

#B1834E

#C9A985

#E0CDB8

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#C9A985

#A3C983

#83A3C9

#A883C9

Compound

#C9A985

#C6C983

#83A3C9

#8583C9

Variations

Lighter

#D3B99C

#DBCBB8

#E8E0D7

Darker

#B78852

#825E34

#4D371D

Saturation

#B0A69B

#C9A883

#E4AA68

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9A985

#BCB285

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9A985

#AFAF8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9A985

#CAA5A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Coastal 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

#D6AB7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9A985

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B0A3

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.

#678AB3

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: #C9A985;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9A985;

CSS Variable

--color-coastal-sand: #C9A985;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coastal-sand': '#C9A985' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9A985] text-[#C9A985]

SCSS

$coastal-sand: #C9A985;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A985?

#C9A985 is Coastal Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C9A985 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coastal Sand?

Coastal 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 Coastal Sand?

Coastal 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 Coastal Sand?

You can download Coastal 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 Coastal Sand?

The hex code is #C9A985. In RGB it's 201, 169, 133, and in HSL it's 32°, 39%, 65%.

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