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Barberry Sand

#E0D4BB

RGB 224, 212, 187 · HSL 41°, 37%, 81% · CMYK 0, 5, 17, 12

Barberry Sand is #E0D4BB in HEX — rgb(224, 212, 187), hsl(41°, 37%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 17%, 12%).

Barberry Sand pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 37%, 81%. 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#E0D4BB

RGB224, 212, 187

HSL41°, 37%, 81%

HSV41°, 17%, 88%

CMYK0, 5, 17, 12

Decimal14734523

CSS RGBrgb(224, 212, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 37%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Barberry Sand C-277

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Barberry Sand 278

ΔE 0.6 · #E1D4BC

Benjamin Moore

Cream 233

ΔE 0.7 · #DFD4BC

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 0.7 · #E2D6BD

Dulux

Pollinate S15E1

ΔE 1.1 · #E3D5BB

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.2 · #E1D6BB

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 1.2 · #E0D5BE

PPG

Alpaca Wool 14-19

ΔE 1.3 · #E4D5BC

Sherwin-Williams

Chopsticks SW7575

ΔE 1.4 · #E0D1B8

Behr

Scribe MQ2-31

ΔE 1.5 · #E3D8BE

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.5 · #DCD0B8

Valspar

Fennel Splash 6007-3B

ΔE 1.5 · #E0D7BD

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 2.1 · #E0D3BE

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.6 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.8 · #E6C9A2

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

#E0D4BB

#BDC8E0

Analogous

#E0C3BD

#E0D4BB

#DAE0BD

Triadic

#E0D4BB

#BDE0D5

#D5BDE0

Split-Complementary

#E0D4BB

#BDDAE0

#C3BDE0

Tetradic

#E0D4BB

#BDE0C3

#BDC8E0

#E0BDDA

Monochromatic

#B09354

#C8B488

#E0D4BB

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#E0D4BB

#C8E0BD

#BDC8E0

#D5BDE0

Compound

#E0D4BB

#DAE0BD

#BDC8E0

#C3BDE0

Variations

Lighter

#E7DDCA

#EBE5D9

#F2F0EA

Darker

#C8B282

#A08343

#5E4C26

Saturation

#D4D1C9

#E0D5BD

#F0DBAD

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0D4BB

#DDD6BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0D4BB

#D6D6BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0D4BB

#E1D1D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Barberry Sand 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

#E7CCA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0D4BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D1CC

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.

#97A6C9

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: #E0D4BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0D4BB;

CSS Variable

--color-barberry-sand: #E0D4BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barberry-sand': '#E0D4BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0D4BB] text-[#E0D4BB]

SCSS

$barberry-sand: #E0D4BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0D4BB?

#E0D4BB is Barberry Sand, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E0D4BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barberry Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Barberry Sand?

Barberry Sand 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 Barberry Sand?

You can download Barberry 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 Barberry Sand?

The hex code is #E0D4BB. In RGB it's 224, 212, 187, and in HSL it's 41°, 37%, 81%.

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