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Sandstone Palette

#D9CCB6

RGB 217, 204, 182 · HSL 38°, 32%, 78% · CMYK 0, 6, 16, 15

Sandstone Palette is #D9CCB6 in HEX — rgb(217, 204, 182), hsl(38°, 32%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 15%).

Sandstone Palette pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 32%, 78%. 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#D9CCB6

RGB217, 204, 182

HSL38°, 32%, 78%

HSV38°, 16%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 16, 15

Decimal14273718

CSS RGBrgb(217, 204, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 32%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandstone Palette 273

Exact match

Behr

Bell Tower MQ3-15

ΔE 0.5 · #D9CDB7

Vista Paint

Sandstone Palette C-272

ΔE 0.7 · #D8CBB4

PPG

Summer Wheat 14-10

ΔE 1.1 · #D9CDB5

Sherwin-Williams

Stucco SW7569

ΔE 1.2 · #DCCFBA

Benjamin Moore

Natural 966 · CC-90

ΔE 1.3 · #D8CEB8

Dulux

Hog Bristle® S14D1

ΔE 1.5 · #DCD0BB

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 1.5 · #DECFB9

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 1.7 · #DACFBB

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.7 · #DCD0B8

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 1.8 · #DACBB2

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Suede DE6206

ΔE 2 · #D5C7B3

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.2 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.5 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 5.4 · #EBD9C3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#D9CCB6

#B5C2D9

Analogous

#D9BAB5

#D9CCB6

#D4D9B5

Triadic

#D9CCB6

#B5D9CC

#CCB5D9

Split-Complementary

#D9CCB6

#B5D4D9

#BAB5D9

Tetradic

#D9CCB6

#B5D9BA

#B5C2D9

#D9B5D4

Monochromatic

#A28553

#BFA982

#D9CCB6

#F3EFE7

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#D9CCB6

#C2D9B5

#B5C2D9

#CCB5D9

Compound

#D9CCB6

#D4D9B5

#B5C2D9

#BAB5D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0D6C4

#E6E0D4

#F0EDE7

Darker

#BFA87F

#947847

#574628

Saturation

#CCC8C2

#D9CCB5

#ECD1A2

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CCB6

#D5CFB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CCB6

#CECEB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CCB6

#DAC9CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sandstone Palette 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

#E2C6A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CCB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCBC8

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.

#92A3C0

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #D9CCB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CCB6;

CSS Variable

--color-sandstone-palette: #D9CCB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandstone-palette': '#D9CCB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CCB6] text-[#D9CCB6]

SCSS

$sandstone-palette: #D9CCB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CCB6?

#D9CCB6 is Sandstone Palette, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9CCB6 warm or cool?

Sandstone Palette reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sandstone Palette?

Sandstone Palette 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 Sandstone Palette?

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

Where can I download Sandstone Palette?

You can download Sandstone Palette 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 Sandstone Palette?

The hex code is #D9CCB6. In RGB it's 217, 204, 182, and in HSL it's 38°, 32%, 78%.

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