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Fiji Sands

#D8C8A9

RGB 216, 200, 169 · HSL 40°, 38%, 75% · CMYK 0, 7, 22, 15

Fiji Sands is #D8C8A9 in HEX — rgb(216, 200, 169), hsl(40°, 38%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 22%, 15%).

Fiji Sands pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 38%, 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#D8C8A9

RGB216, 200, 169

HSL40°, 38%, 75%

HSV40°, 22%, 85%

CMYK0, 7, 22, 15

Decimal14207145

CSS RGBrgb(216, 200, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 38%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fiji Sands S15D2

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Knit Cardigan 329

ΔE 0.9 · #D6C8A8

Benjamin Moore

Putnam HC-39

ΔE 1 · #DBCAAC

Vista Paint

Garden Country C-278

ΔE 1.3 · #D4C5A7

PPG

Soft Suede 1103-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D8CBAD

Sherwin-Williams

Believable Buff SW6120

ΔE 1.6 · #DBC7A8

Valspar

Gardenia 3005-10B

ΔE 1.7 · #D9C7AB

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Beach DE6199

ΔE 1.8 · #D6C5A9

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 1.8 · #DDCDAE

Behr

Almond Butter MQ2-23

ΔE 2.2 · #D6C3A6

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 2.4 · #D9C6AB

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 4.6 · #E6CDAB

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.6 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.9 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D8C8A9

#A7B7D7

Analogous

#D7AFA7

#D8C8A9

#CFD7A7

Triadic

#D8C8A9

#A7D7C7

#C7A7D7

Split-Complementary

#D8C8A9

#A7CFD7

#AFA7D7

Tetradic

#D8C8A9

#A7D7AF

#A7B7D7

#D7A7CF

Monochromatic

#9E8147

#C0A672

#D8C8A9

#EFE9DC

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#D8C8A9

#B7D7A7

#A7B7D7

#C7A7D7

Compound

#D8C8A9

#CFD7A7

#A7B7D7

#AFA7D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFD2B9

#E5DDCC

#EFEBE3

Darker

#C2A770

#95783D

#584622

Saturation

#C7C2B8

#D7C7A7

#EBCE93

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8C8A9

#D3CBAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8C8A9

#CBCBAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8C8A9

#DAC4C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fiji Sands 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

#E1C39A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8C8A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC8BE

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.

#8599C0

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: #D8C8A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8C8A9;

CSS Variable

--color-fiji-sands: #D8C8A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fiji-sands': '#D8C8A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8C8A9] text-[#D8C8A9]

SCSS

$fiji-sands: #D8C8A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8C8A9?

#D8C8A9 is Fiji Sands, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8C8A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fiji Sands?

Fiji Sands 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 Fiji Sands?

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

Where can I download Fiji Sands?

You can download Fiji Sands 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 Fiji Sands?

The hex code is #D8C8A9. In RGB it's 216, 200, 169, and in HSL it's 40°, 38%, 75%.

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