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Sahara

#D5C3AD

RGB 213, 195, 173 · HSL 33°, 32%, 76% · CMYK 0, 8, 19, 16

Sahara is #D5C3AD in HEX — rgb(213, 195, 173), hsl(33°, 32%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 19%, 16%).

Sahara pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 32%, 76%. 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#D5C3AD

RGB213, 195, 173

HSL33°, 32%, 76%

HSV33°, 19%, 84%

CMYK0, 8, 19, 16

Decimal14009261

CSS RGBrgb(213, 195, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 32%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sahara DEC747

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 0.8 · #D6C2AC

Sherwin-Williams

Kilim Beige SW6106

ΔE 0.9 · #D7C5AE

Dulux

New Fawn S12D2

ΔE 1.1 · #D6C4B0

Behr

Wild Porcini 250E-3

ΔE 1.1 · #D6C4B0

Benjamin Moore

Sandpiper CC-368

ΔE 1.3 · #D8C3AE

PPG

Armadillo 14-17

ΔE 2 · #D7C8B1

Vista Paint

Heritage Hills K-1021

ΔE 2 · #DCC7B1

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #D0C1AE

Kilz

Bronze Mist TB-13

ΔE 2.3 · #CEBFAB

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 2.8 · #D9C6AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Moth Wing 183

ΔE 3.1 · #CCBCA9

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.3 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.9 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 5.1 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D5C3AD

#AEC0D5

Analogous

#D5B0AE

#D5C3AD

#D3D5AE

Triadic

#D5C3AD

#AED5C4

#C4AED5

Split-Complementary

#D5C3AD

#AED3D5

#B0AED5

Tetradic

#D5C3AD

#AED5B0

#AEC0D5

#D5AED3

Monochromatic

#9B7950

#BB9F7C

#D5C3AD

#EFE9E1

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#D5C3AD

#C0D5AE

#AEC0D5

#C4AED5

Compound

#D5C3AD

#D3D5AE

#AEC0D5

#B0AED5

Variations

Lighter

#DED0BE

#E4DBD0

#EEEAE5

Darker

#BD9E79

#906E45

#554027

Saturation

#C8C2BC

#D5C4AE

#EAC699

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5C3AD

#CEC8AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5C3AD

#C6C6B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5C3AD

#D6C0C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sahara 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

#DFBF9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5C3AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC4C1

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.

#8CA2BD

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: #D5C3AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5C3AD;

CSS Variable

--color-sahara: #D5C3AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sahara': '#D5C3AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5C3AD] text-[#D5C3AD]

SCSS

$sahara: #D5C3AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5C3AD?

#D5C3AD is Sahara, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D5C3AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sahara?

Sahara 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 Sahara?

Sahara pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sahara?

You can download Sahara 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 Sahara?

The hex code is #D5C3AD. In RGB it's 213, 195, 173, and in HSL it's 33°, 32%, 76%.

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