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Sandy Clay

#DBD0BD

RGB 219, 208, 189 · HSL 38°, 29%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 14, 14

Sandy Clay is #DBD0BD in HEX — rgb(219, 208, 189), hsl(38°, 29%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 14%).

Sandy Clay pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 29%, 80%. 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#DBD0BD

RGB219, 208, 189

HSL38°, 29%, 80%

HSV38°, 14%, 86%

CMYK0, 5, 14, 14

Decimal14405821

CSS RGBrgb(219, 208, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 29%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Temporal 965

ΔE 0.6 · #DAD0BC

Valspar

Rattan Basket 3007-10C

ΔE 0.7 · #DACFBB

Sherwin-Williams

Canvas Tan SW7531

ΔE 0.7 · #DCD1BF

PPG

Wright Pearl Gray FLLW918

ΔE 1.1 · #DACFBA

Dulux

Grand Piano S15C1

ΔE 1.1 · #D8CFBD

Hallman-Lindsay

Mineral Water 272

ΔE 1.1 · #DED1BD

Vista Paint

Mineral Water C-271

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD2BD

Behr

Roman Plaster PPU7-10

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD1C0

IKEA

IKEA177 177

ΔE 1.7 · #D7CFBA

Kilz

Irish Coffee LK190

ΔE 1.7 · #DACCBA

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.9 · #D9D2C1

Dunn-Edwards

Heather DEC773

ΔE 2.3 · #D6CFBF

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 3.5 · #D5D3BF

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.8 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#DBD0BD

#BDC8DB

Analogous

#DBC1BD

#DBD0BD

#D7DBBD

Triadic

#DBD0BD

#BDDBD0

#D0BDDB

Split-Complementary

#DBD0BD

#BDD7DB

#C1BDDB

Tetradic

#DBD0BD

#BDDBC1

#BDC8DB

#DBBDD7

Monochromatic

#A4895B

#C0AD8C

#DBD0BD

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#DBD0BD

#C8DBBD

#BDC8DB

#D0BDDB

Compound

#DBD0BD

#D7DBBD

#BDC8DB

#C1BDDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D9CA

#E8E2D9

#F1EEEA

Darker

#BFAB87

#947A4C

#57472C

Saturation

#D0CDC8

#DBD0BD

#EDD5AB

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD0BD

#D7D2BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD0BD

#D2D2C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD0BD

#DCCDD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sandy Clay 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

#E4C9A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD0BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1CECD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#99A8C2

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: #DBD0BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD0BD;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-clay: #DBD0BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-clay': '#DBD0BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD0BD] text-[#DBD0BD]

SCSS

$sandy-clay: #DBD0BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD0BD?

#DBD0BD is Sandy Clay, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DBD0BD warm or cool?

Sandy Clay reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sandy Clay?

Sandy Clay 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 Sandy Clay?

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

Where can I download Sandy Clay?

You can download Sandy Clay 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 Sandy Clay?

The hex code is #DBD0BD. In RGB it's 219, 208, 189, and in HSL it's 38°, 29%, 80%.

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