ORANGES

Sandy Cove

#CEB587

RGB 206, 181, 135 · HSL 39°, 42%, 67% · CMYK 0, 12, 34, 19

Sandy Cove is #CEB587 in HEX — rgb(206, 181, 135), hsl(39°, 42%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 34%, 19%).

Sandy Cove pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 42%, 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#CEB587

RGB206, 181, 135

HSL39°, 42%, 67%

HSV39°, 34%, 81%

CMYK0, 12, 34, 19

Decimal13546887

CSS RGBrgb(206, 181, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 42%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Oak Harbor DE6179

ΔE 0.9 · #CDB386

Valspar

Dining Room Gold 3006-8A

ΔE 1.4 · #CFB78B

Benjamin Moore

Wilmington HC-34

ΔE 1.9 · #CDB185

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Grass SW6408

ΔE 1.9 · #CBB584

PPG

Craftsman Gold 1092-4 · 12-14

ΔE 1.9 · #D3B78B

Vista Paint

Dubloon C-889

ΔE 2.1 · #D3B587

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 2.5 · #D4BC8E

Behr

Perfect Tan N280-4

ΔE 2.6 · #CBB086

Hallman-Lindsay

Dubloon 890

ΔE 2.7 · #D5B688

Dulux

Buttercookie S15E4

ΔE 3.6 · #C5AC7C

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5 · #C1A878

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.1 · #D0C092

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.4 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 6.6 · #DFC795

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 7.1 · #E3C28D

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.4 · #D9B27D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#CEB587

#88A0CE

Analogous

#CE9288

#CEB587

#C4CE88

Triadic

#CEB587

#88CEB5

#B588CE

Split-Complementary

#CEB587

#88C4CE

#9288CE

Tetradic

#CEB587

#88CE92

#88A0CE

#CE88C4

Monochromatic

#866A37

#B89451

#CEB587

#E4D7BE

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#CEB587

#A0CE88

#88A0CE

#B588CE

Compound

#CEB587

#C4CE88

#88A0CE

#9288CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8C49F

#DFD2BA

#EAE4D9

Darker

#BD9855

#896B33

#513F1C

Saturation

#B5AEA0

#CEB588

#E7BD6F

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEB587

#C6BB87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEB587

#BABA8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEB587

#D0AFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandy Cove 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

#DAB480

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEB587

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B9A5

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.

#6A85B8

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: #CEB587;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEB587;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-cove: #CEB587;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-cove': '#CEB587' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEB587] text-[#CEB587]

SCSS

$sandy-cove: #CEB587;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEB587?

#CEB587 is Sandy Cove, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CEB587 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandy Cove?

Sandy Cove 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 Sandy Cove?

Sandy Cove 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 Sandy Cove?

You can download Sandy Cove 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 Cove?

The hex code is #CEB587. In RGB it's 206, 181, 135, and in HSL it's 39°, 42%, 67%.

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