PINKS

Buried In Sand

#CDC2B6

RGB 205, 194, 182 · HSL 31°, 19%, 76% · CMYK 0, 5, 11, 20

Buried In Sand is #CDC2B6 in HEX — rgb(205, 194, 182), hsl(31°, 19%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 20%).

Buried In Sand pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 31°, 19%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CDC2B6

RGB205, 194, 182

HSL31°, 19%, 76%

HSV31°, 11%, 80%

CMYK0, 5, 11, 20

Decimal13484726

CSS RGBrgb(205, 194, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 19%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

Exact match

PPG

Whippet 1020-3

ΔE 0.8 · #CEC1B5

Behr

Sculptor Clay PPU5-8

ΔE 0.9 · #CCC3B6

Dulux

Loop Hole S12C2

ΔE 1.1 · #CBBFB3

Benjamin Moore

Alphano 989

ΔE 1.2 · #D0C5B8

Farrow & Ball

Elephant's Breath 229

ΔE 1.2 · #CCBFB3

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 1.6 · #CBBEB1

Vista Paint

Apollodorous K-956

ΔE 1.8 · #C7BFB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Hearthstone 567

ΔE 1.8 · #C7BEB2

Sherwin-Williams

Twilight Gray SW0054

ΔE 1.8 · #C8BFB5

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 2.5 · #D5C8BD

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Rock DE6066

ΔE 2.9 · #D5C6BD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.6 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 4.8 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.4 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#CDC2B6

#B6C1CD

Analogous

#CDB7B6

#CDC2B6

#CDCDB6

Triadic

#CDC2B6

#B6CDC2

#C2B6CD

Split-Complementary

#CDC2B6

#B6CDCD

#B7B6CD

Tetradic

#CDC2B6

#B6CDB7

#B6C1CD

#CDB6CD

Monochromatic

#8C765F

#AE9C89

#CDC2B6

#ECE8E4

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#CDC2B6

#C1CDB6

#B6C1CD

#C2B6CD

Compound

#CDC2B6

#CDCDB6

#B6C1CD

#B7B6CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7CEC5

#E0DAD4

#ECEAE7

Darker

#AF9C87

#816B54

#4C3E30

Saturation

#C5C2BE

#CDC2B6

#E6C39D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC2B6

#C8C5B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC2B6

#C4C4B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC2B6

#CEC0C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Buried In Sand strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D9BEA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC2B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C3C8

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.

#8EA4BB

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: #CDC2B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC2B6;

CSS Variable

--color-buried-in-sand: #CDC2B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buried-in-sand': '#CDC2B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC2B6] text-[#CDC2B6]

SCSS

$buried-in-sand: #CDC2B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC2B6?

#CDC2B6 is Buried In Sand, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CDC2B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buried In Sand?

Buried In Sand works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Buried In Sand?

Buried In Sand pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Buried In Sand?

You can download Buried In 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 Buried In Sand?

The hex code is #CDC2B6. In RGB it's 205, 194, 182, and in HSL it's 31°, 19%, 76%.

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