ORANGES

Sinking Sand

#D8B478

RGB 216, 180, 120 · HSL 38°, 55%, 66% · CMYK 0, 17, 44, 15

Sinking Sand is #D8B478 in HEX — rgb(216, 180, 120), hsl(38°, 55%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 44%, 15%).

Sinking Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 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#D8B478

RGB216, 180, 120

HSL38°, 55%, 66%

HSV38°, 44%, 85%

CMYK0, 17, 44, 15

Decimal14201976

CSS RGBrgb(216, 180, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 55%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sinking Sand S14F4

Exact match

Behr

Egyptian Temple UL180-22

ΔE 0.8 · #D6B378

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 1.2 · #D5B176

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 2.2 · #D1B075

Benjamin Moore

Tavern CW-375

ΔE 2.3 · #D7AF74

Dunn-Edwards

Wheat Bread DE5360

ΔE 2.5 · #DFBB7E

Vista Paint

Gold Digger C-876

ΔE 2.7 · #CFAE73

PPG

Drops Of Honey 1090-4

ΔE 2.8 · #D4AE76

Valspar

Ambitious 3005-5C

ΔE 3.1 · #D8AF77

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 3.6 · #D9B27D

Kilz

Aged Amber LD260-02

ΔE 3.6 · #DFB575

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 4.8 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.1 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.6 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6.6 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#D8B478

#799CD8

Analogous

#D88579

#D8B478

#CBD879

Triadic

#D8B478

#79D8B5

#B579D8

Split-Complementary

#D8B478

#79CBD8

#8579D8

Tetradic

#D8B478

#79D885

#799CD8

#D879CB

Monochromatic

#8E6929

#C7943D

#D8B478

#E9D6B4

#F9F4EB

Rectangle

#D8B478

#9CD879

#799CD8

#B579D8

Compound

#D8B478

#CBD879

#799CD8

#8579D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0C493

#E3D1B3

#ECE4D5

Darker

#CC9941

#956B25

#583F14

Saturation

#B7AC9A

#D8B579

#EBBA65

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8B478

#CBBD78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8B478

#BBBB82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8B478

#DAADB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sinking 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

#E1B475

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8B478

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB999

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#5B81C3

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: #D8B478;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8B478;

CSS Variable

--color-sinking-sand: #D8B478;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sinking-sand': '#D8B478' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8B478] text-[#D8B478]

SCSS

$sinking-sand: #D8B478;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8B478?

#D8B478 is Sinking Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D8B478 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sinking Sand?

Sinking 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 Sinking Sand?

Sinking 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 Sinking Sand?

You can download Sinking 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 Sinking Sand?

The hex code is #D8B478. In RGB it's 216, 180, 120, and in HSL it's 38°, 55%, 66%.

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