ORANGES

Sunswept Sand

#D8A27A

RGB 216, 162, 122 · HSL 26°, 55%, 66% · CMYK 0, 25, 44, 15

Sunswept Sand is #D8A27A in HEX — rgb(216, 162, 122), hsl(26°, 55%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 44%, 15%).

Sunswept Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 55%, 66%. 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#D8A27A

RGB216, 162, 122

HSL26°, 55%, 66%

HSV26°, 44%, 85%

CMYK0, 25, 44, 15

Decimal14197370

CSS RGBrgb(216, 162, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 55%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Leather DE5256

ΔE 1.6 · #D9A077

Sherwin-Williams

Windswept Canyon SW9010

ΔE 2.3 · #DBA480

Valspar

Sweet Cardamom 2006-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #D2A07B

Kilz

Spiced Nectarine LC140-02

ΔE 3.2 · #D29D7A

PPG

Wright Sun Tan FLLW570

ΔE 3.6 · #D29B6F

Vista Paint

Coral Coast K-619

ΔE 3.8 · #E0A380

Dulux

Paper Brown S10F4

ΔE 4 · #D7A97F

Behr

Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36

ΔE 4 · #DFA577

Benjamin Moore

Casabella 102

ΔE 4.4 · #DDAB87

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Sue 1003

ΔE 5.1 · #D8AA86

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7.5 · #C49C6D

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.3 · #E09673

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.4 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 10.9 · #F1BF8E

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 11.1 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 15.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#D8A27A

#79AFD8

Analogous

#D8797F

#D8A27A

#D8D279

Triadic

#D8A27A

#79D8A2

#A279D8

Split-Complementary

#D8A27A

#79D8D2

#797FD8

Tetradic

#D8A27A

#7FD879

#79AFD8

#D279D8

Monochromatic

#8E5529

#C7793D

#D8A27A

#E9CBB4

#F9F1EB

Rectangle

#D8A27A

#AFD879

#79AFD8

#A279D8

Compound

#D8A27A

#D8D279

#79AFD8

#797FD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0B593

#E3C8B3

#ECDFD5

Darker

#CC7D41

#955525

#583114

Saturation

#B7A69A

#D8A279

#EB9F65

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8A27A

#C0B479

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8A27A

#ADAD80

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8A27A

#D89EA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sunswept 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

#E1A677

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8A27A

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFAB9B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#5B96C3

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: #D8A27A;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8A27A;

CSS Variable

--color-sunswept-sand: #D8A27A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunswept-sand': '#D8A27A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8A27A] text-[#D8A27A]

SCSS

$sunswept-sand: #D8A27A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8A27A?

#D8A27A is Sunswept Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D8A27A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunswept Sand?

Sunswept 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 Sunswept Sand?

Sunswept 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 Sunswept Sand?

You can download Sunswept 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 Sunswept Sand?

The hex code is #D8A27A. In RGB it's 216, 162, 122, and in HSL it's 26°, 55%, 66%.

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