PINKS

Sonoran Sands

#DDD5C6

RGB 221, 213, 198 · HSL 39°, 25%, 82% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 13

Sonoran Sands is #DDD5C6 in HEX — rgb(221, 213, 198), hsl(39°, 25%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 13%).

Sonoran Sands pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 25%, 82%. 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#DDD5C6

RGB221, 213, 198

HSL39°, 25%, 82%

HSV39°, 10%, 87%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 13

Decimal14538182

CSS RGBrgb(221, 213, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 25%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Harrow Gate C-229

ΔE 0.4 · #DCD5C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthling 216

ΔE 0.4 · #DED6C7

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 0.6 · #DFD6C7

Benjamin Moore

Elmira HC-84

ΔE 0.7 · #DCD4C4

Behr

Canvas Tan UL170-14

ΔE 0.7 · #DCD5C7

Dulux

Pupu Springs NZ9E4

ΔE 1.1 · #DCD4C3

Sherwin-Williams

Kestrel White SW7516

ΔE 1.1 · #E0D6C8

Valspar

Coconut Milk 2007-10C

ΔE 1.2 · #E1D7C7

PPG

Wheat Sheaf 14-21

ΔE 1.3 · #DFD4C4

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 1.6 · #D9D2C1

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 1.9 · #DCD8C7

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.2 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#DDD5C6

#C6CEDD

Analogous

#DDC9C6

#DDD5C6

#D9DDC6

Triadic

#DDD5C6

#C6DDD5

#D5C6DD

Split-Complementary

#DDD5C6

#C6D9DD

#C9C6DD

Tetradic

#DDD5C6

#C6DDC9

#C6CEDD

#DDC6D9

Monochromatic

#A38E66

#C0B196

#DDD5C6

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#DDD5C6

#CEDDC6

#C6CEDD

#D5C6DD

Compound

#DDD5C6

#D9DDC6

#C6CEDD

#C9C6DD

Variations

Lighter

#E3DDD1

#E9E5DE

#F2F0EC

Darker

#BEAE90

#937C53

#564930

Saturation

#D5D2CE

#DDD5C6

#EEDAB4

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD5C6

#DBD6C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD5C6

#D6D6C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD5C6

#DED3D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sonoran 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

#E5CCB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD5C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D1D4

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.

#9EACC5

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DDD5C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD5C6;

CSS Variable

--color-sonoran-sands: #DDD5C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sonoran-sands': '#DDD5C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD5C6] text-[#DDD5C6]

SCSS

$sonoran-sands: #DDD5C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD5C6?

#DDD5C6 is Sonoran Sands, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DDD5C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sonoran Sands?

Sonoran 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 Sonoran Sands?

Sonoran 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 Sonoran Sands?

You can download Sonoran 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 Sonoran Sands?

The hex code is #DDD5C6. In RGB it's 221, 213, 198, and in HSL it's 39°, 25%, 82%.

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