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Sandwashed

#CBBE9C

RGB 203, 190, 156 · HSL 43°, 31%, 70% · CMYK 0, 6, 23, 20

Sandwashed is #CBBE9C in HEX — rgb(203, 190, 156), hsl(43°, 31%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 23%, 20%).

Sandwashed pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 31%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CBBE9C

RGB203, 190, 156

HSL43°, 31%, 70%

HSV43°, 23%, 80%

CMYK0, 6, 23, 20

Decimal13352604

CSS RGBrgb(203, 190, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 31%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Epic 6008-3C

ΔE 0.7 · #CBBD9C

Behr

Tea Bag PPU8-9

ΔE 1.2 · #C7BB99

Vista Paint

Castaway Beach C-329

ΔE 1.3 · #CEC09C

Hallman-Lindsay

Castaway Beach 330

ΔE 1.5 · #D0C19F

Sherwin-Williams

Lemongrass SW7732

ΔE 1.8 · #C8BD98

Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow Taupe DE6172

ΔE 2 · #CEBE9F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 2 · #C5BA9A

PPG

Beach Dune 1112-4

ΔE 2.1 · #C6BB9C

Benjamin Moore

Garden CSP-1000

ΔE 2.2 · #CABD97

Dulux

Salty Seeds S16C3

ΔE 3.3 · #C1B793

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 3.7 · #CFC7A2

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.7 · #D6C39E

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 4.7 · #CDC196

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 5.2 · #C1B98F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.3 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#CBBE9C

#9BA8CA

Analogous

#CAA59B

#CBBE9C

#C0CA9B

Triadic

#CBBE9C

#9BCABD

#BD9BCA

Split-Complementary

#CBBE9C

#9BC0CA

#A59BCA

Tetradic

#CBBE9C

#9BCAA5

#9BA8CA

#CA9BC0

Monochromatic

#867446

#B09C69

#CBBE9C

#E5DECD

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#CBBE9C

#A8CA9B

#9BA8CA

#BD9BCA

Compound

#CBBE9C

#C0CA9B

#9BA8CA

#A59BCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5CAAF

#DDD6C5

#EAE7DE

Darker

#B39F6A

#847141

#4D4225

Saturation

#BAB6AB

#CABD9B

#E5C880

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBBE9C

#C8C09D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBBE9C

#C0C0A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBBE9C

#CDB9BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sandwashed 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

#D8BB90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBBE9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C0B4

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.

#7D8CB3

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: #CBBE9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBBE9C;

CSS Variable

--color-sandwashed: #CBBE9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandwashed': '#CBBE9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBBE9C] text-[#CBBE9C]

SCSS

$sandwashed: #CBBE9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBBE9C?

#CBBE9C is Sandwashed, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBBE9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandwashed?

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

What colors pair well with Sandwashed?

Sandwashed 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 Sandwashed?

You can download Sandwashed 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 Sandwashed?

The hex code is #CBBE9C. In RGB it's 203, 190, 156, and in HSL it's 43°, 31%, 70%.

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