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Sandbank

#D2CFB5

RGB 210, 207, 181 · HSL 54°, 24%, 77% · CMYK 0, 1, 14, 18

Sandbank is #D2CFB5 in HEX — rgb(210, 207, 181), hsl(54°, 24%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 14%, 18%).

Sandbank pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 24%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D2CFB5

RGB210, 207, 181

HSL54°, 24%, 77%

HSV54°, 14%, 82%

CMYK0, 1, 14, 18

Decimal13815733

CSS RGBrgb(210, 207, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 24%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sandbank S17C1

Exact match

PPG

Silver Sage 1113-2

ΔE 0.4 · #D1CEB4

Behr

Casual Khaki N300-3

ΔE 0.5 · #D2CEB4

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 1.3 · #CFCFB6

Vista Paint

Montezuma C-376

ΔE 1.6 · #D3CDB5

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 1.6 · #CDCDB4

Benjamin Moore

Moon 1516

ΔE 1.7 · #CECBB3

Hallman-Lindsay

Montezuma 377

ΔE 1.8 · #D2CDB6

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 2.7 · #D5D1B2

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 3.2 · #D7CFBA

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 3.5 · #C9CFB5

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 3.7 · #D5D8BC

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 4.4 · #E0D5BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.8 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 6.1 · #C8D4BE

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.7 · #E6C9A2

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

#D2CFB5

#B6B9D2

Analogous

#D2C2B6

#D2CFB5

#C7D2B6

Triadic

#D2CFB5

#B6D2D0

#D0B6D2

Split-Complementary

#D2CFB5

#B6C7D2

#C2B6D2

Tetradic

#D2CFB5

#B6D2C2

#B6B9D2

#D2B6C7

Monochromatic

#958F5B

#B5B187

#D2CFB5

#EFEFE6

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#D2CFB5

#B9D2B6

#B6B9D2

#D0B6D2

Compound

#D2CFB5

#C7D2B6

#B6B9D2

#C2B6D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD9C5

#E3E2D5

#EEEDE7

Darker

#B6B184

#89834F

#504D2D

Saturation

#C9C8C0

#D2D0B6

#E9E1A0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2CFB5

#D4CEB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2CFB5

#D0D0B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2CFB5

#D4CBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sandbank brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#DDC8A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2CFB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CACDC7

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.

#9195BD

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: #D2CFB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2CFB5;

CSS Variable

--color-sandbank: #D2CFB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandbank': '#D2CFB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2CFB5] text-[#D2CFB5]

SCSS

$sandbank: #D2CFB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2CFB5?

#D2CFB5 is Sandbank, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2CFB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandbank?

Sandbank works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Sandbank?

Sandbank pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sandbank?

You can download Sandbank 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 Sandbank?

The hex code is #D2CFB5. In RGB it's 210, 207, 181, and in HSL it's 54°, 24%, 77%.

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