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Classic Sand

#D6BCAA

RGB 214, 188, 170 · HSL 25°, 35%, 75% · CMYK 0, 12, 21, 16

Classic Sand is #D6BCAA in HEX — rgb(214, 188, 170), hsl(25°, 35%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 21%, 16%).

Classic Sand pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 25°, 35%, 75%. 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#D6BCAA

RGB214, 188, 170

HSL25°, 35%, 75%

HSV25°, 21%, 84%

CMYK0, 12, 21, 16

Decimal14073002

CSS RGBrgb(214, 188, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 35%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Classic Sand SW0056

Exact match

Behr

Elusive Dawn MQ2-36

ΔE 1 · #D3BBA9

Benjamin Moore

Crossroads 1226

ΔE 1.4 · #D9BEAE

Valspar

Pacific Shoreline 2006-8B

ΔE 1.4 · #D9BDAD

Dulux

Chinchilla Chenille S10D2

ΔE 2 · #D0BAA7

IKEA

IKEA166 166

ΔE 2.2 · #D1BAA5

Kilz

Cheetah Tan LC230-01

ΔE 2.4 · #D0B9A4

PPG

Cinnamon Ice 1071-4

ΔE 2.7 · #DBBBA7

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 2.7 · #DFC2AF

Vista Paint

Cave Painting C-146

ΔE 3 · #D1B9AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Cave Painting 147

ΔE 3.3 · #D3BAAE

Dunn-Edwards

Rustic Taupe DE6129

ΔE 3.9 · #CDB9A2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.5 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 8.6 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#D6BCAA

#A9C3D6

Analogous

#D6A9AD

#D6BCAA

#D6D2A9

Triadic

#D6BCAA

#A9D6BC

#BCA9D6

Split-Complementary

#D6BCAA

#A9D6D2

#A9ADD6

Tetradic

#D6BCAA

#ADD6A9

#A9C3D6

#D2A9D6

Monochromatic

#9B6C4B

#BD9375

#D6BCAA

#EEE4DD

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#D6BCAA

#C3D6A9

#A9C3D6

#BCA9D6

Compound

#D6BCAA

#D6D2A9

#A9C3D6

#A9ADD6

Variations

Lighter

#DEC9BA

#E4D7CD

#EEE8E3

Darker

#BE9374

#926241

#563925

Saturation

#C6BEB9

#D6BCA9

#EAB894

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6BCAA

#CAC4AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6BCAA

#C1C1AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6BCAA

#D6BABD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Classic 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

#E0BA9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6BCAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDBFBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#87A7BE

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: #D6BCAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6BCAA;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-sand: #D6BCAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-sand': '#D6BCAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6BCAA] text-[#D6BCAA]

SCSS

$classic-sand: #D6BCAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6BCAA?

#D6BCAA is Classic Sand, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D6BCAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Sand?

Classic 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 Classic Sand?

Classic 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 Classic Sand?

You can download Classic 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 Classic Sand?

The hex code is #D6BCAA. In RGB it's 214, 188, 170, and in HSL it's 25°, 35%, 75%.

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