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Riviera Sand

#DFC6A0

RGB 223, 198, 160 · HSL 36°, 50%, 75% · CMYK 0, 11, 28, 13

Riviera Sand is #DFC6A0 in HEX — rgb(223, 198, 160), hsl(36°, 50%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 28%, 13%).

Riviera Sand pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 50%, 75%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DFC6A0

RGB223, 198, 160

HSL36°, 50%, 75%

HSV36°, 28%, 87%

CMYK0, 11, 28, 13

Decimal14665376

CSS RGBrgb(223, 198, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 50%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Slender Reed S290-3

ΔE 1.1 · #DFC5A1

Vista Paint

Golden Buff C-287

ΔE 1.2 · #DCC6A0

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 1.4 · #E1C9A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

ΔE 1.5 · #DEC8A3

Sherwin-Williams

Biltmore Buff SW7691

ΔE 1.6 · #E3C9A1

PPG

True Blonde 12-12

ΔE 1.8 · #DCC49B

Valspar

Palamino Pony 3004-8A

ΔE 1.8 · #E0C39D

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 2.2 · #E6C9A2

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 2.3 · #D9C09C

Benjamin Moore

Monarch 1109

ΔE 2.5 · #E7C9A4

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.9 · #D6C39E

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.1 · #E6CDAA

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 3.2 · #DDCAA7

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 3.4 · #E6CDAB

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 5.9 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.5 · #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

#DFC6A0

#9FB9DF

Analogous

#DFA69F

#DFC6A0

#D9DF9F

Triadic

#DFC6A0

#9FDFC6

#C69FDF

Split-Complementary

#DFC6A0

#9FD9DF

#A69FDF

Tetradic

#DFC6A0

#9FDFA6

#9FB9DF

#DF9FD9

Monochromatic

#AC7E39

#CCA366

#DFC6A0

#F2E8D9

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#DFC6A0

#B9DF9F

#9FB9DF

#C69FDF

Compound

#DFC6A0

#D9DF9F

#9FB9DF

#A69FDF

Variations

Lighter

#E6D1B3

#E9DCC8

#F0EAE1

Darker

#CFA463

#A3752F

#60441A

Saturation

#C9C1B6

#DFC69F

#EFC98F

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

12.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFC6A0

#D6CCA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFC6A0

#CBCBA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFC6A0

#E1C1C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Riviera 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

#E7C193

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFC6A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4C6B7

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.

#7B9BCA

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: #DFC6A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFC6A0;

CSS Variable

--color-riviera-sand: #DFC6A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'riviera-sand': '#DFC6A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFC6A0] text-[#DFC6A0]

SCSS

$riviera-sand: #DFC6A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFC6A0?

#DFC6A0 is Riviera Sand, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFC6A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Riviera Sand?

Riviera 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 Riviera Sand?

Riviera 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 Riviera Sand?

You can download Riviera 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 Riviera Sand?

The hex code is #DFC6A0. In RGB it's 223, 198, 160, and in HSL it's 36°, 50%, 75%.

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