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Seriously Sand

#DCCCB4

RGB 220, 204, 180 · HSL 36°, 36%, 78% · CMYK 0, 7, 18, 14

Seriously Sand is #DCCCB4 in HEX — rgb(220, 204, 180), hsl(36°, 36%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 14%).

Seriously Sand pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 36%, 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#DCCCB4

RGB220, 204, 180

HSL36°, 36%, 78%

HSV36°, 18%, 86%

CMYK0, 7, 18, 14

Decimal14470324

CSS RGBrgb(220, 204, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 36%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Seriously Sand 1085-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Everlasting 1038

ΔE 0.6 · #DDCDB4

Sherwin-Williams

Softer Tan SW6141

ΔE 0.7 · #DACAB2

Behr

Estate Limestone QE-27

ΔE 0.7 · #DACAB2

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 0.8 · #DACBB2

Dunn-Edwards

Cochise DEC761

ΔE 1.1 · #DDCDB3

Vista Paint

Sandstone Palette C-272

ΔE 1.4 · #D8CBB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Yarmouth Oyster historic-yarmouth-oyster

ΔE 1.5 · #DCCFB6

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 1.6 · #DECFB9

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.9 · #DCD0B8

Dulux

Raw Cotton S13E1

ΔE 2.3 · #E3D2BA

Valspar

Holmes Cream 3004-10B

ΔE 2.5 · #DDC9AE

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.9 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 5 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#DCCCB4

#B3C3DB

Analogous

#DBB7B3

#DCCCB4

#D7DBB3

Triadic

#DCCCB4

#B3DBCB

#CBB3DB

Split-Complementary

#DCCCB4

#B3D7DB

#B7B3DB

Tetradic

#DCCCB4

#B3DBB7

#B3C3DB

#DBB3D7

Monochromatic

#A6834E

#C3A77F

#DCCCB4

#F4EEE7

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#DCCCB4

#C3DBB3

#B3C3DB

#CBB3DB

Compound

#DCCCB4

#D7DBB3

#B3C3DB

#B7B3DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D5C2

#E8DFD3

#F0ECE6

Darker

#C3A67B

#997642

#5A4525

Saturation

#CDC8C1

#DBCBB3

#EDCFA1

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCCCB4

#D6D0B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCCCB4

#CFCFB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCCCB4

#DDC9CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Seriously Sand 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

#E4C6A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCCCB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CBC6

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.

#8FA4C3

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: #DCCCB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCCCB4;

CSS Variable

--color-seriously-sand: #DCCCB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seriously-sand': '#DCCCB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCCCB4] text-[#DCCCB4]

SCSS

$seriously-sand: #DCCCB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCCCB4?

#DCCCB4 is Seriously Sand, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DCCCB4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Seriously Sand?

Seriously Sand 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 Seriously Sand?

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

Where can I download Seriously Sand?

You can download Seriously 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 Seriously Sand?

The hex code is #DCCCB4. In RGB it's 220, 204, 180, and in HSL it's 36°, 36%, 78%.

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