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Sandy Day Half

#E1D9CF

RGB 225, 217, 207 · HSL 33°, 23%, 85% · CMYK 0, 4, 8, 12

Sandy Day Half is #E1D9CF in HEX — rgb(225, 217, 207), hsl(33°, 23%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 12%).

Sandy Day Half pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 23%, 85%. 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#E1D9CF

RGB225, 217, 207

HSL33°, 23%, 85%

HSV33°, 8%, 88%

CMYK0, 4, 8, 12

Decimal14801359

CSS RGBrgb(225, 217, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 23%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sandy Day Half S14C1H

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Egret White SW7570

ΔE 0.8 · #DFD9CF

Benjamin Moore

Featherstone 1002

ΔE 0.9 · #E3D9D0

Vista Paint

Sierra Snow K-958

ΔE 0.9 · #DED8CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished 209

ΔE 0.9 · #DED8CE

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 1 · #DED8CD

Valspar

Vanilla Steam 2006-10C

ΔE 1.2 · #E1DAD2

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 1.2 · #DFD6CB

Behr

Chocolate Froth 720C-2

ΔE 1.2 · #DFD6CB

PPG

Maybe Mushroom 1020-2

ΔE 1.8 · #E2D8CB

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 1.8 · #DBD6CB

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 2.9 · #E7E1D8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.2 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 4.3 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#E1D9CF

#D0D8E2

Analogous

#E2D1D0

#E1D9CF

#E1E2D0

Triadic

#E1D9CF

#D0E2DA

#DAD0E2

Split-Complementary

#E1D9CF

#D0E1E2

#D1D0E2

Tetradic

#E1D9CF

#D0E2D1

#D0D8E2

#E2D0E1

Monochromatic

#A78F72

#C4B4A1

#E1D9CF

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#E1D9CF

#D8E2D0

#D0D8E2

#DAD0E2

Compound

#E1D9CF

#E1E2D0

#D0D8E2

#D1D0E2

Variations

Lighter

#E7E1D9

#EDE8E4

#F4F2EF

Darker

#C1AF9A

#957A59

#584733

Saturation

#DBD9D6

#E2DAD0

#F0DBC1

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D9CF

#DEDBD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D9CF

#DADAD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D9CF

#E2D8D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sandy Day Half 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

#E8CFB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D9CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D4DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A7B6CA

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: #E1D9CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D9CF;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-day-half: #E1D9CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-day-half': '#E1D9CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D9CF] text-[#E1D9CF]

SCSS

$sandy-day-half: #E1D9CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D9CF?

#E1D9CF is Sandy Day Half, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D9CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandy Day Half?

Sandy Day Half 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 Sandy Day Half?

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

Where can I download Sandy Day Half?

You can download Sandy Day Half 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 Day Half?

The hex code is #E1D9CF. In RGB it's 225, 217, 207, and in HSL it's 33°, 23%, 85%.

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