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Sandy Day

#D7CEC1

RGB 215, 206, 193 · HSL 35°, 22%, 80% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 16

Sandy Day is #D7CEC1 in HEX — rgb(215, 206, 193), hsl(35°, 22%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 16%).

Sandy Day pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 22%, 80%. 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#D7CEC1

RGB215, 206, 193

HSL35°, 22%, 80%

HSV35°, 10%, 84%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 16

Decimal14143169

CSS RGBrgb(215, 206, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 22%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sandy Day S14C1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Weathered White K-933

ΔE 0.6 · #D5CDC0

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Grain DE6213

ΔE 0.6 · #D8CFC1

Benjamin Moore

Rocking CSP-400

ΔE 0.7 · #D6CCBF

Behr

Aged Beige PPU7-9

ΔE 0.7 · #D7CFC1

Sherwin-Williams

Modern Gray SW7632

ΔE 1.1 · #D6CEC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Awakening 560

ΔE 1.1 · #D5CBBE

PPG

Cool Concrete 1023-2

ΔE 1.2 · #D9D0C1

Valspar

Parlour Taupe 7003-1

ΔE 1.8 · #DAD0C0

Kilz

Starched Linen LK210

ΔE 1.8 · #DAD2C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 1.9 · #D7D2C5

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 2.5 · #D9D2C1

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.4 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.6 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.3 · #CDCECD

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 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

#D7CEC1

#C1CAD7

Analogous

#D7C3C1

#D7CEC1

#D5D7C1

Triadic

#D7CEC1

#C1D7CE

#CEC1D7

Split-Complementary

#D7CEC1

#C1D5D7

#C3C1D7

Tetradic

#D7CEC1

#C1D7C3

#C1CAD7

#D7C1D5

Monochromatic

#9C8463

#B9A992

#D7CEC1

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#D7CEC1

#CAD7C1

#C1CAD7

#CEC1D7

Compound

#D7CEC1

#D5D7C1

#C1CAD7

#C3C1D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFD8CD

#E6E1DB

#F0EEEA

Darker

#B8A78E

#8B7555

#524431

Saturation

#CFCDC9

#D7CEC1

#EBD1AD

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7CEC1

#D4D0C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7CEC1

#D0D0C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7CEC1

#D8CCCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sandy Day 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

#E1C7AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7CEC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CECCD0

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.

#99AAC2

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #D7CEC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7CEC1;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-day: #D7CEC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-day': '#D7CEC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7CEC1] text-[#D7CEC1]

SCSS

$sandy-day: #D7CEC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7CEC1?

#D7CEC1 is Sandy Day, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D7CEC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandy Day?

Sandy Day 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 Sandy Day?

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

Where can I download Sandy Day?

You can download Sandy Day 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 Day?

The hex code is #D7CEC1. In RGB it's 215, 206, 193, and in HSL it's 35°, 22%, 80%.

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