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African Sand

#CCAA88

RGB 204, 170, 136 · HSL 30°, 40%, 67% · CMYK 0, 17, 33, 20

African Sand is #CCAA88 in HEX — rgb(204, 170, 136), hsl(30°, 40%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 33%, 20%).

African Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 40%, 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#CCAA88

RGB204, 170, 136

HSL30°, 40%, 67%

HSV30°, 33%, 80%

CMYK0, 17, 33, 20

Decimal13413000

CSS RGBrgb(204, 170, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 40%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Coastal Sand historic-coastal-sand

ΔE 1.4 · #C9A985

PPG

Covered Wagon 16-18

ΔE 1.6 · #CDA885

Dulux

Toffee Tan S11E4

ΔE 1.6 · #C8A683

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 1.8 · #CCAB8C

Vista Paint

Fossil Tan C-168

ΔE 1.9 · #CFAE8E

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff Brown DEC711

ΔE 2 · #D0AB8C

Sherwin-Williams

Totally Tan SW6115

ΔE 2.2 · #CCA683

Benjamin Moore

Camel CSP-285

ΔE 2.3 · #C7A984

Valspar

Cosy Chair 2007-8A

ΔE 2.3 · #D1AA8A

Behr

Harvest Home MQ2-13

ΔE 2.8 · #C9AA83

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 6.8 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 7 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.9 · #B29B79

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 8.2 · #C1A878

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 10.1 · #D6C39E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 12.8 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#CCAA88

#89ABCD

Analogous

#CD8989

#CCAA88

#CDCD89

Triadic

#CCAA88

#89CDAB

#AB89CD

Split-Complementary

#CCAA88

#89CDCD

#8989CD

Tetradic

#CCAA88

#89CD89

#89ABCD

#CD89CD

Monochromatic

#845E39

#B68554

#CCAA88

#E3D1BF

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#CCAA88

#ABCD89

#89ABCD

#AB89CD

Compound

#CCAA88

#CDCD89

#89ABCD

#8989CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7BCA1

#DECDBB

#EAE2D9

Darker

#BA8957

#875E35

#50371E

Saturation

#B5ABA1

#CDAB89

#E6AB70

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCAA88

#BEB488

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCAA88

#B0B08D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCAA88

#CDA6AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

African 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

#D8AC81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCAA88

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B1A5

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.

#6C91B7

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: #CCAA88;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCAA88;

CSS Variable

--color-african-sand: #CCAA88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'african-sand': '#CCAA88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCAA88] text-[#CCAA88]

SCSS

$african-sand: #CCAA88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCAA88?

#CCAA88 is African Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CCAA88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with African Sand?

African 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 African Sand?

African 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 African Sand?

You can download African 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 African Sand?

The hex code is #CCAA88. In RGB it's 204, 170, 136, and in HSL it's 30°, 40%, 67%.

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