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Sandy Clay

#DDD9C5

RGB 221, 217, 197 · HSL 50°, 26%, 82% · CMYK 0, 2, 11, 13

Sandy Clay is #DDD9C5 in HEX — rgb(221, 217, 197), hsl(50°, 26%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 13%).

Sandy Clay pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 26%, 82%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DDD9C5

RGB221, 217, 197

HSL50°, 26%, 82%

HSV50°, 11%, 87%

CMYK0, 2, 11, 13

Decimal14539205

CSS RGBrgb(221, 217, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 26%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sandy Clay BWC-25

Exact match

PPG

Cozy Cream 1112-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E0DBC7

Dulux

Sandbank Half S17C1H

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDBC6

Benjamin Moore

Natural 1515

ΔE 1.1 · #DFDCC8

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1.3 · #DED8C6

Dunn-Edwards

Limestone DE6233

ΔE 1.6 · #DCD8C7

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 1.9 · #DFD7C1

Hallman-Lindsay

White Elephant 223

ΔE 1.9 · #E3DBC8

Vista Paint

Bleached Burl K-973

ΔE 2 · #E2D9C6

Valspar

Unforgettable 7003-2

ΔE 2.1 · #E4DCC7

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 2.2 · #D9D9C8

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 2.4 · #DDDCC4

Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Ground SW7568

ΔE 2.7 · #E2DACA

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.6 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.7 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDD9C5

#C5C9DD

Analogous

#DDCDC5

#DDD9C5

#D5DDC5

Triadic

#DDD9C5

#C5DDD9

#D9C5DD

Split-Complementary

#DDD9C5

#C5D5DD

#CDC5DD

Tetradic

#DDD9C5

#C5DDCD

#C5C9DD

#DDC5D5

Monochromatic

#A49A65

#C1B995

#DDD9C5

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#DDD9C5

#C9DDC5

#C5C9DD

#D9C5DD

Compound

#DDD9C5

#D5DDC5

#C5C9DD

#CDC5DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4E1D1

#EAE8DD

#F2F1EC

Darker

#BFB78F

#948952

#57502F

Saturation

#D5D3CE

#DDD9C5

#EEE4B4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD9C5

#DDD9C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD9C5

#DADAC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD9C5

#DED6D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sandy Clay brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E5CFAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD9C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D4D3

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.

#9EA5C5

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: #DDD9C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD9C5;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-clay: #DDD9C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-clay': '#DDD9C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD9C5] text-[#DDD9C5]

SCSS

$sandy-clay: #DDD9C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD9C5?

#DDD9C5 is Sandy Clay, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDD9C5 warm or cool?

Sandy Clay reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sandy Clay?

Sandy Clay works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Sandy Clay?

Sandy Clay pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sandy Clay?

You can download Sandy Clay 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 Sandy Clay?

The hex code is #DDD9C5. In RGB it's 221, 217, 197, and in HSL it's 50°, 26%, 82%.

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