ORANGES

Sandy Cove

#D4C19F

RGB 212, 193, 159 · HSL 38°, 38%, 73% · CMYK 0, 9, 25, 17

Sandy Cove is #D4C19F in HEX — rgb(212, 193, 159), hsl(38°, 38%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 17%).

Sandy Cove pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 38%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D4C19F

RGB212, 193, 159

HSL38°, 38%, 73%

HSV38°, 25%, 83%

CMYK0, 9, 25, 17

Decimal13943199

CSS RGBrgb(212, 193, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 38%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sandy Cove 3005-10A

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 1046 · CC-150

ΔE 0.5 · #D4C19E

Hallman-Lindsay

Spanish Cream 295

ΔE 0.6 · #D6C2A0

Vista Paint

Spanish Cream C-294

ΔE 0.7 · #D4C29F

PPG

Birch Beige 1094-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D9C3A1

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 1.7 · #D6C39E

Behr

Pale Wheat UL160-7

ΔE 1.7 · #D8C19F

Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow Taupe DE6172

ΔE 2.4 · #CEBE9F

Sherwin-Williams

Toasted Pine Nut SW7696

ΔE 2.6 · #DCC6A6

Dulux

Fiji Sands S15D2

ΔE 3.2 · #D8C8A9

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 4.2 · #D9C6AB

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.6 · #C5BA9A

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 4.9 · #DFC09E

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.9 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#D4C19F

#A0B3D4

Analogous

#D4A7A0

#D4C19F

#CDD4A0

Triadic

#D4C19F

#A0D4C1

#C1A0D4

Split-Complementary

#D4C19F

#A0CDD4

#A7A0D4

Tetradic

#D4C19F

#A0D4A7

#A0B3D4

#D4A0CD

Monochromatic

#977944

#BD9F6B

#D4C19F

#ECE4D5

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#D4C19F

#B3D4A0

#A0B3D4

#C1A0D4

Compound

#D4C19F

#CDD4A0

#A0B3D4

#A7A0D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDCEB3

#E3D9C8

#EDE9E0

Darker

#BFA06B

#91723C

#564322

Saturation

#C2BCB2

#D4C1A0

#EAC78B

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C19F

#CEC5A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C19F

#C4C4A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C19F

#D6BDC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandy Cove 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

#DEBD92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C19F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC2B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#7F96BD

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: #D4C19F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C19F;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-cove: #D4C19F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-cove': '#D4C19F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C19F] text-[#D4C19F]

SCSS

$sandy-cove: #D4C19F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C19F?

#D4C19F is Sandy Cove, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D4C19F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandy Cove?

Sandy Cove 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 Sandy Cove?

Sandy Cove 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 Sandy Cove?

You can download Sandy Cove 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 Sandy Cove?

The hex code is #D4C19F. In RGB it's 212, 193, 159, and in HSL it's 38°, 38%, 73%.

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