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Sand Motif

#DDC6AA

RGB 221, 198, 170 · HSL 33°, 43%, 77% · CMYK 0, 10, 23, 13

Sand Motif is #DDC6AA in HEX — rgb(221, 198, 170), hsl(33°, 43%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 23%, 13%).

Sand Motif pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 43%, 77%. 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#DDC6AA

RGB221, 198, 170

HSL33°, 43%, 77%

HSV33°, 23%, 87%

CMYK0, 10, 23, 13

Decimal14534314

CSS RGBrgb(221, 198, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 43%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sand Motif PPU4-13

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Colony Buff SW7723

ΔE 0.5 · #DDC6AB

Dunn-Edwards

Cliff's View DEC720

ΔE 0.7 · #DDC5AA

Valspar

Wheat Toast 3002-10B

ΔE 1.1 · #DDC8AB

Dulux

Land Light S13E2

ΔE 1.2 · #DFC8AA

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 1.5 · #D8C4A8

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 1.7 · #D9C6AB

Benjamin Moore

Alpaca 1074

ΔE 1.7 · #DECAAD

Vista Paint

Sandunia K-1045

ΔE 1.7 · #DFC4A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Flan 237

ΔE 1.9 · #E2C8AA

PPG

My Love 1081-3

ΔE 2 · #E1C6A8

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 3.9 · #E9CDB4

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 6 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.3 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#DDC6AA

#ABC2DE

Analogous

#DEAEAB

#DDC6AA

#DBDEAB

Triadic

#DDC6AA

#ABDEC7

#C7ABDE

Split-Complementary

#DDC6AA

#ABDBDE

#AEABDE

Tetradic

#DDC6AA

#ABDEAE

#ABC2DE

#DEABDB

Monochromatic

#AB7D44

#C8A274

#DDC6AA

#F3EBE2

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#DDC6AA

#C2DEAB

#ABC2DE

#C7ABDE

Compound

#DDC6AA

#DBDEAB

#ABC2DE

#AEABDE

Variations

Lighter

#E4D2BC

#E9DDCF

#F1EBE4

Darker

#C9A271

#9F7139

#5E4220

Saturation

#CCC5BD

#DEC7AB

#EEC99A

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDC6AA

#D4CCAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDC6AA

#CACAAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDC6AA

#DEC2C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sand Motif 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

#E5C19B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDC6AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C6BF

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.

#87A4C7

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: #DDC6AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDC6AA;

CSS Variable

--color-sand-motif: #DDC6AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sand-motif': '#DDC6AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDC6AA] text-[#DDC6AA]

SCSS

$sand-motif: #DDC6AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC6AA?

#DDC6AA is Sand Motif, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDC6AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sand Motif?

Sand Motif 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 Sand Motif?

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

Where can I download Sand Motif?

You can download Sand Motif 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 Sand Motif?

The hex code is #DDC6AA. In RGB it's 221, 198, 170, and in HSL it's 33°, 43%, 77%.

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