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Mesa Sand

#DCB49D

RGB 220, 180, 157 · HSL 22°, 47%, 74% · CMYK 0, 18, 29, 14

Mesa Sand is #DCB49D in HEX — rgb(220, 180, 157), hsl(22°, 47%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 29%, 14%).

Mesa Sand pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 47%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DCB49D

RGB220, 180, 157

HSL22°, 47%, 74%

HSV22°, 29%, 86%

CMYK0, 18, 29, 14

Decimal14464157

CSS RGBrgb(220, 180, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 47%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cinnamon 1215

ΔE 1 · #DFB69E

Valspar

Mojave Sunset 2005-8A

ΔE 1.3 · #D9B199

Dulux

Pink Tulle S09G3

ΔE 1.9 · #DEB29A

Behr

Beech Nut S230-3

ΔE 2.1 · #D9B69F

Sherwin-Williams

Warming Peach SW6338

ΔE 2.4 · #E4B9A2

PPG

Suntan 1068-4

ΔE 2.8 · #D9B19F

Dunn-Edwards

Sunset Cove DEC708

ΔE 2.8 · #DCB397

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Laurel historic-mountain-laurel

ΔE 3.3 · #D7AE9C

Vista Paint

Embrace C-47

ΔE 3.4 · #E6B8A4

Kilz

Crushed Shell LB210-01

ΔE 3.7 · #E6BEA5

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 3.8 · #E3BEA4

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 4.4 · #DCB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 6.8 · #DFC2AF

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.9 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 12 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#DCB49D

#9EC5DC

Analogous

#DC9EA6

#DCB49D

#DCD49E

Triadic

#DCB49D

#9EDCB4

#B49EDC

Split-Complementary

#DCB49D

#9EDCD4

#9EA6DC

Tetradic

#DCB49D

#A6DC9E

#9EC5DC

#D49EDC

Monochromatic

#A5623B

#C88965

#DCB49D

#F0DFD6

#F8F1EC

Rectangle

#DCB49D

#C5DC9E

#9EC5DC

#B49EDC

Compound

#DCB49D

#DCD49E

#9EC5DC

#9EA6DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3C3B1

#E7D3C7

#EFE6E0

Darker

#CA8964

#9D5932

#5D341C

Saturation

#C6BAB3

#DCB49E

#EDB08C

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)

vs White

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCB49D

#C9C19D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCB49D

#BCBCA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCB49D

#DCB2B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Mesa Sand reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E4B491

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCB49D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B9B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#7BAAC6

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: #DCB49D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCB49D;

CSS Variable

--color-mesa-sand: #DCB49D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesa-sand': '#DCB49D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCB49D] text-[#DCB49D]

SCSS

$mesa-sand: #DCB49D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCB49D?

#DCB49D is Mesa Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DCB49D warm or cool?

Mesa Sand reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mesa Sand?

Mesa 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 Mesa Sand?

Mesa 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 Mesa Sand?

You can download Mesa 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 hex code for Mesa Sand?

The hex code is #DCB49D. In RGB it's 220, 180, 157, and in HSL it's 22°, 47%, 74%.

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