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Fossil Sand

#D2C8BB

RGB 210, 200, 187 · HSL 34°, 20%, 78% · CMYK 0, 5, 11, 18

Fossil Sand is #D2C8BB in HEX — rgb(210, 200, 187), hsl(34°, 20%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 18%).

Fossil Sand pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 20%, 78%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D2C8BB

RGB210, 200, 187

HSL34°, 20%, 78%

HSV34°, 11%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 11, 18

Decimal13813947

CSS RGBrgb(210, 200, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 20%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Awakening C-559

ΔE 0.7 · #D3C8BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Whale Bone 203

ΔE 0.8 · #D0C8BB

Benjamin Moore

Mocha 995 · CC-458

ΔE 0.9 · #D4CABE

Sherwin-Williams

Realist Beige SW6078

ΔE 1.1 · #D3C8BD

Behr

Shoreline Haze MQ6-31

ΔE 1.2 · #D0C7B8

PPG

Moth Gray 1024-4 · 14-29

ΔE 1.3 · #D1C9BA

Dulux

Te Kaha NZ9G9

ΔE 1.3 · #D1C9BE

Valspar

Sand Storm 2004-10B

ΔE 1.6 · #D5C8BD

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 2.2 · #D1C9B8

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2.2 · #CDC2B6

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 2.5 · #D8CFC1

Farrow & Ball

Cornforth White 228

ΔE 3.2 · #D1CBC3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.2 · #C9CABD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.5 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D2C8BB

#BCC5D2

Analogous

#D2BDBC

#D2C8BB

#D1D2BC

Triadic

#D2C8BB

#BCD2C8

#C8BCD2

Split-Complementary

#D2C8BB

#BCD1D2

#BDBCD2

Tetradic

#D2C8BB

#BCD2BD

#BCC5D2

#D2BCD1

Monochromatic

#937E62

#B4A38E

#D2C8BB

#F1EEEA

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#D2C8BB

#C5D2BC

#BCC5D2

#C8BCD2

Compound

#D2C8BB

#D1D2BC

#BCC5D2

#BDBCD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD3C9

#E3DED8

#EEECE9

Darker

#B3A28B

#857155

#4E4231

Saturation

#CAC7C4

#D2C8BC

#E9CBA5

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2C8BB

#CECABC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2C8BB

#CACABD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2C8BB

#D3C6C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fossil 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

#DDC3A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2C8BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC8CC

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#94A6BF

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: #D2C8BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2C8BB;

CSS Variable

--color-fossil-sand: #D2C8BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fossil-sand': '#D2C8BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2C8BB] text-[#D2C8BB]

SCSS

$fossil-sand: #D2C8BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2C8BB?

#D2C8BB is Fossil Sand, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D2C8BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fossil Sand?

Fossil 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 Fossil Sand?

Fossil 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 Fossil Sand?

You can download Fossil 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 Fossil Sand?

The hex code is #D2C8BB. In RGB it's 210, 200, 187, and in HSL it's 34°, 20%, 78%.

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