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Arabian Sands

#DDC6B1

RGB 221, 198, 177 · HSL 29°, 39%, 78% · CMYK 0, 10, 20, 13

Arabian Sands is #DDC6B1 in HEX — rgb(221, 198, 177), hsl(29°, 39%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 20%, 13%).

Arabian Sands pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 39%, 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#DDC6B1

RGB221, 198, 177

HSL29°, 39%, 78%

HSV29°, 20%, 87%

CMYK0, 10, 20, 13

Decimal14534321

CSS RGBrgb(221, 198, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 39%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Heritage Hills K-1021

ΔE 0.9 · #DCC7B1

Sherwin-Williams

Playa Arenosa SW9094

ΔE 1 · #DCC7B3

Benjamin Moore

Boudoir AF-190

ΔE 1.2 · #DBC3AF

Behr

Almond Latte N260-2

ΔE 1.2 · #DFC7B0

Dulux

Hanover S11D2

ΔE 1.4 · #DAC4B1

Kilz

Floppy Hat LC160-02

ΔE 1.6 · #E0C9B6

Dunn-Edwards

Practical Tan DE6115

ΔE 1.8 · #E1CBB6

Valspar

Sahara Sands 2007-8B

ΔE 2 · #E0C6AE

Farrow & Ball

Oxford Stone 264

ΔE 2.1 · #D6C2AC

PPG

Cocoa Cream 1079-3

ΔE 2.3 · #DBC8B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Take-out 153

ΔE 2.7 · #E6CCB7

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 3.5 · #D9C6AB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 6.7 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 7.2 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.9 · #E6C9A2

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

#DDC6B1

#B1C8DD

Analogous

#DDB1B2

#DDC6B1

#DDDCB1

Triadic

#DDC6B1

#B1DDC6

#C6B1DD

Split-Complementary

#DDC6B1

#B1DDDC

#B1B2DD

Tetradic

#DDC6B1

#B2DDB1

#B1C8DD

#DCB1DD

Monochromatic

#AA794B

#C59F7C

#DDC6B1

#F4EDE6

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#DDC6B1

#C8DDB1

#B1C8DD

#C6B1DD

Compound

#DDC6B1

#DDDCB1

#B1C8DD

#B1B2DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4D2C1

#E8DDD2

#F1EBE6

Darker

#C69E78

#9C6C3E

#5C3F23

Saturation

#CDC7C0

#DDC6B1

#EEC6A0

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDC6B1

#D3CDB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDC6B1

#CACAB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDC6B1

#DEC3C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Arabian Sands 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

#E5C1A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDC6B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C6C4

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.

#8DAAC6

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: #DDC6B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDC6B1;

CSS Variable

--color-arabian-sands: #DDC6B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arabian-sands': '#DDC6B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDC6B1] text-[#DDC6B1]

SCSS

$arabian-sands: #DDC6B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC6B1?

#DDC6B1 is Arabian Sands, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDC6B1 warm or cool?

Arabian Sands reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Arabian Sands?

Arabian Sands 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 Arabian Sands?

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

Where can I download Arabian Sands?

You can download Arabian Sands 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 Arabian Sands?

The hex code is #DDC6B1. In RGB it's 221, 198, 177, and in HSL it's 29°, 39%, 78%.

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