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Sand

#E2CA76

RGB 226, 202, 118 · HSL 47°, 65%, 67% · CMYK 0, 11, 48, 11

Sand is #E2CA76 in HEX — rgb(226, 202, 118), hsl(47°, 65%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 48%, 11%).

Sand pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 65%, 67%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E2CA76

RGB226, 202, 118

HSL47°, 65%, 67%

HSV47°, 48%, 89%

CMYK0, 11, 48, 11

Decimal14862966

CSS RGBrgb(226, 202, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 65%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dijon Mustard DE5451

ΔE 1.5 · #E2CA73

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 3.1 · #E0CD74

Benjamin Moore

Goldfield 292

ΔE 3.4 · #EBD281

PPG

Grassroots 11-03

ΔE 3.8 · #D8C475

Behr

Sea Kelp 390D-5

ΔE 4.5 · #DBCC72

Vista Paint

Australian Outlook K-458

ΔE 4.8 · #E0D27D

Valspar

Crushed Cumin 6008-6A

ΔE 4.9 · #D8C478

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 5.4 · #F1CD7B

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Glow 814

ΔE 5.9 · #EECB71

Dulux

Rapunzel S14H4

ΔE 6.1 · #F6D37F

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 6.1 · #F5D27B

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 6.1 · #E3CC84

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 7.2 · #FADB89

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 8.9 · #FFD880

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.8 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#E2CA76

#748CE2

Analogous

#E29374

#E2CA76

#C3E274

Triadic

#E2CA76

#74E2CA

#CA74E2

Split-Complementary

#E2CA76

#74C3E2

#9374E2

Tetradic

#E2CA76

#74E293

#748CE2

#E274C3

Monochromatic

#9C8121

#D4B235

#E2CA76

#EFE2B3

#FBF7EA

Rectangle

#E2CA76

#8CE274

#748CE2

#CA74E2

Compound

#E2CA76

#C3E274

#748CE2

#9374E2

Variations

Lighter

#E7D490

#E8DCB1

#EFE9D4

Darker

#D9B638

#A1841B

#604E0E

Saturation

#BBB49A

#E2CA74

#F0D265

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2CA76

#DDCD77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2CA76

#CECE85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2CA76

#E6C0C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#E9C474

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2CA76

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6C998

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#556FCE

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: #E2CA76;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2CA76;

CSS Variable

--color-sand: #E2CA76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sand': '#E2CA76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2CA76] text-[#E2CA76]

SCSS

$sand: #E2CA76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2CA76?

#E2CA76 is Sand, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2CA76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Sand?

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 Sand?

You can download 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 Sand?

The hex code is #E2CA76. In RGB it's 226, 202, 118, and in HSL it's 47°, 65%, 67%.

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