ORANGES
Timson Sand
#D8CDB9
Timson Sand is a light orange sitting at HSL 39°, 28%, 79%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Timson Sand CW-140
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Timson Sand
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D8CDB9?
#D8CDB9 is Timson Sand, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #D8CDB9 warm or cool?
Timson Sand reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Timson Sand?
Timson 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 Timson Sand?
Timson 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 Timson Sand?
You can download Timson 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 RGB value of #D8CDB9?
#D8CDB9 converts to RGB 216, 205, 185.