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Burning Sand

#D08363

RGB 208, 131, 99 · HSL 18°, 54%, 60% · CMYK 0, 37, 52, 18

Burning Sand is #D08363 in HEX — rgb(208, 131, 99), hsl(18°, 54%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 52%, 18%).

Burning Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 54%, 60%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D08363

RGB208, 131, 99

HSL18°, 54%, 60%

HSV18°, 52%, 82%

CMYK0, 37, 52, 18

Decimal13665123

CSS RGBrgb(208, 131, 99)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 54%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Bronzed Orange DE5179

ΔE 3 · #D78A6C

Benjamin Moore

San 027

ΔE 3.4 · #D98568

Sherwin-Williams

Chrysanthemum SW6347

ΔE 3.7 · #C47B5B

Behr

Balcony Sunset MQ4-38

ΔE 3.7 · #D58C6C

Kilz

Timeless Terra Cotta LB130-02

ΔE 4.2 · #D2866D

PPG

Brown Clay 1199-6

ΔE 4.2 · #C37C59

Dulux

Terracotta Chip S08F7

ΔE 4.4 · #C4795D

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 5.2 · #C27654

Valspar

Clove Bud 2004-5B

ΔE 5.3 · #C38162

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 5.9 · #C27355

Vista Paint

Summer Memory C-1051

ΔE 6.3 · #DB826B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Horizon 1018

ΔE 6.6 · #D0875A

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 7 · #E09673

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 7.3 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9.4 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 15 · #F7A879

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#D08363

#62AFD0

Analogous

#D06278

#D08363

#D0BA62

Triadic

#D08363

#62D083

#8362D0

Split-Complementary

#D08363

#62D0BA

#6278D0

Tetradic

#D08363

#78D062

#62AFD0

#BA62D0

Monochromatic

#763C23

#B15A35

#D08363

#E2B19D

#F3E0D8

Rectangle

#D08363

#AFD062

#62AFD0

#8362D0

Compound

#D08363

#D0BA62

#62AFD0

#6278D0

Variations

Lighter

#D99C81

#DEB7A6

#E9D6CE

Darker

#C05F35

#864022

#4F2513

Saturation

#AA9288

#D08362

#E87A4A

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D08363

#ADA161

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D08363

#949468

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D08363

#CF8188

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Burning 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

#DB8F65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D08363

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9948A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#4999BB

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: #D08363;

CSS — background

background-color: #D08363;

CSS Variable

--color-burning-sand: #D08363;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burning-sand': '#D08363' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D08363] text-[#D08363]

SCSS

$burning-sand: #D08363;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D08363?

#D08363 is Burning Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D08363 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burning Sand?

Burning 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 Burning Sand?

Burning 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 Burning Sand?

You can download Burning 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 Burning Sand?

The hex code is #D08363. In RGB it's 208, 131, 99, and in HSL it's 18°, 54%, 60%.

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