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Tahuna Sands

#D8CC9B

RGB 216, 204, 155 · HSL 48°, 44%, 73% · CMYK 0, 6, 28, 15

Tahuna Sands is #D8CC9B in HEX — rgb(216, 204, 155), hsl(48°, 44%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 28%, 15%).

Tahuna Sands pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 44%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D8CC9B

RGB216, 204, 155

HSL48°, 44%, 73%

HSV48°, 28%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 28, 15

Decimal14208155

CSS RGBrgb(216, 204, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 44%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Heirloom 255

ΔE 2.2 · #DBCB9D

Behr

Natural Twine S310-3

ΔE 2.6 · #DCCA98

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 2.7 · #D0CA9A

Dulux

Vast Escape S16D3

ΔE 3.4 · #D1C395

Sherwin-Williams

Hearts of Palm SW6415

ΔE 3.6 · #CFC291

Vista Paint

Hippolita C-385

ΔE 3.6 · #CEC292

Hallman-Lindsay

Hippolita 386

ΔE 3.7 · #CFC294

Valspar

Dry Leaf 3008-8A

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC193

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.5 · #D0C092

PPG

Twinkle Toes 1109-3

ΔE 4.5 · #E2D39B

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5.1 · #DFC795

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 5.5 · #DBD4AB

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 5.7 · #D9CCA6

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 5.7 · #E9D19E

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 8.2 · #ECCE98

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 10.4 · #BEBD7F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D8CC9B

#9CA8D8

Analogous

#D8AE9C

#D8CC9B

#C6D89C

Triadic

#D8CC9B

#9CD8CC

#CC9CD8

Split-Complementary

#D8CC9B

#9CC6D8

#AE9CD8

Tetradic

#D8CC9B

#9CD8AE

#9CA8D8

#D89CC6

Monochromatic

#9E8B3D

#C3B065

#D8CC9B

#EEE8D3

#F8F6ED

Rectangle

#D8CC9B

#A8D89C

#9CA8D8

#CC9CD8

Compound

#D8CC9B

#C6D89C

#9CA8D8

#AE9CD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D6B0

#E5DFC6

#EEEBDF

Darker

#C6B264

#988435

#5A4E1D

Saturation

#C3C0B1

#D8CC9C

#ECD889

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8CC9B

#D7CC9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8CC9B

#CECEA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8CC9B

#DBC5CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tahuna Sands brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E1C68F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8CC9B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCBB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7A89C2

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: #D8CC9B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8CC9B;

CSS Variable

--color-tahuna-sands: #D8CC9B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tahuna-sands': '#D8CC9B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8CC9B] text-[#D8CC9B]

SCSS

$tahuna-sands: #D8CC9B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8CC9B?

#D8CC9B is Tahuna Sands, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8CC9B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tahuna Sands?

Tahuna Sands works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Tahuna Sands?

Tahuna Sands pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tahuna Sands?

You can download Tahuna 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 Tahuna Sands?

The hex code is #D8CC9B. In RGB it's 216, 204, 155, and in HSL it's 48°, 44%, 73%.

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