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Afghan Sand

#D3A95C

RGB 211, 169, 92 · HSL 39°, 57%, 59% · CMYK 0, 20, 56, 17

Afghan Sand is #D3A95C in HEX — rgb(211, 169, 92), hsl(39°, 57%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 56%, 17%).

Afghan Sand pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 57%, 59%. 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#D3A95C

RGB211, 169, 92

HSL39°, 57%, 59%

HSV39°, 56%, 83%

CMYK0, 20, 56, 17

Decimal13871452

CSS RGBrgb(211, 169, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 57%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 1.6 · #D5A95F

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Wood DE5368

ΔE 1.9 · #D7AA60

PPG

Butterscotch Bliss 1106-5

ΔE 1.9 · #D7AD62

Vista Paint

Cat's Eye Marble C-905

ΔE 2.4 · #D6A85F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cat's Eye Marble 906

ΔE 2.5 · #D6A75D

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 2.7 · #CEAA5B

Dulux

Hay Wain S15F6

ΔE 2.9 · #CDA959

Benjamin Moore

Bryant HC-7

ΔE 3.4 · #D6A760

Behr

Campground 330D-5

ΔE 3.6 · #CEA753

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 4 · #C99E53

Valspar

Pirate's Treasure 3006-5B

ΔE 5 · #E2AE62

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 5.3 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.7 · #C6A664

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.2 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 10.1 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.6 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#D3A95C

#5B85D2

Analogous

#D26D5B

#D3A95C

#C0D25B

Triadic

#D3A95C

#5BD2A8

#A85BD2

Split-Complementary

#D3A95C

#5BC0D2

#6D5BD2

Tetradic

#D3A95C

#5BD26D

#5B85D2

#D25BC0

Monochromatic

#745720

#B08330

#D3A95C

#E2C897

#F3E8D3

Rectangle

#D3A95C

#85D25B

#5B85D2

#A85BD2

Compound

#D3A95C

#C0D25B

#5B85D2

#6D5BD2

Variations

Lighter

#DBBA7C

#DFC9A2

#E9DFCC

Darker

#C08E30

#87621F

#503A11

Saturation

#A89C85

#D2A85B

#E9AF44

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3A95C

#C4B45C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3A95C

#B1B16A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3A95C

#D5A1A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Afghan 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

#DEAB60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3A95C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBB084

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#426DBD

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: #D3A95C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3A95C;

CSS Variable

--color-afghan-sand: #D3A95C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'afghan-sand': '#D3A95C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3A95C] text-[#D3A95C]

SCSS

$afghan-sand: #D3A95C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3A95C?

#D3A95C is Afghan Sand, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D3A95C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Afghan Sand?

Afghan 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 Afghan Sand?

Afghan 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 Afghan Sand?

You can download Afghan 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 Afghan Sand?

The hex code is #D3A95C. In RGB it's 211, 169, 92, and in HSL it's 39°, 57%, 59%.

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