GREENS

Sandstorm

#CFD1BB

RGB 207, 209, 187 · HSL 65°, 19%, 78% · CMYK 1, 0, 11, 18

Sandstorm is #CFD1BB in HEX — rgb(207, 209, 187), hsl(65°, 19%, 78%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 11%, 18%).

Sandstorm pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 19%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#CFD1BB

RGB207, 209, 187

HSL65°, 19%, 78%

HSV65°, 11%, 82%

CMYK1, 0, 11, 18

Decimal13619643

CSS RGBrgb(207, 209, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 19%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sandstorm N310-3

Exact match

PPG

With A Twist 1028-2

ΔE 0.8 · #D1D1BB

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 0.9 · #CCD0BA

Dulux

Garlic Suede S19C1

ΔE 0.9 · #CDD1BC

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 1.3 · #CED3BC

Dunn-Edwards

Spooky DE6248

ΔE 1.7 · #D1D2BF

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 1.9 · #CFCFB6

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 2.1 · #D5D3BF

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 2.2 · #CDCDB4

Benjamin Moore

Wind AF-465

ΔE 2.4 · #C8CBB7

Vista Paint

Vintage Find K-894

ΔE 2.7 · #CFD2C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Montezuma 377

ΔE 2.9 · #D2CDB6

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 3.7 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 4.4 · #CFCEC0

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CFD1BB

#BEBCD2

Analogous

#D2C9BC

#CFD1BB

#C5D2BC

Triadic

#CFD1BB

#BCD0D2

#D2BCD0

Split-Complementary

#CFD1BB

#BCC5D2

#C9BCD2

Tetradic

#CFD1BB

#BCD2C9

#BEBCD2

#D2BCC5

Monochromatic

#8E9263

#B0B38F

#CFD1BB

#F0F1EA

#F4F5F0

Rectangle

#CFD1BB

#BCD2BE

#BEBCD2

#D2BCD0

Compound

#CFD1BB

#C5D2BC

#BEBCD2

#C9BCD2

Variations

Lighter

#D9DBCA

#E2E3D8

#EEEEE9

Darker

#AFB28C

#808457

#4B4E32

Saturation

#CACAC4

#D0D2BC

#E3E8A6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD1BB

#D3CEBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD1BB

#D1D1BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD1BB

#D1CED0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sandstorm sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#DBC9A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD1BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8CECC

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.

#9794BF

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #CFD1BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD1BB;

CSS Variable

--color-sandstorm: #CFD1BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandstorm': '#CFD1BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD1BB] text-[#CFD1BB]

SCSS

$sandstorm: #CFD1BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD1BB?

#CFD1BB is Sandstorm, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CFD1BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandstorm?

Sandstorm works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Sandstorm?

Sandstorm pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sandstorm?

You can download Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm?

The hex code is #CFD1BB. In RGB it's 207, 209, 187, and in HSL it's 65°, 19%, 78%.

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