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Sand Dollar

#E2D6BD

RGB 226, 214, 189 · HSL 41°, 39%, 81% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 11

Sand Dollar is #E2D6BD in HEX — rgb(226, 214, 189), hsl(41°, 39%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 11%).

Sand Dollar pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 39%, 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#E2D6BD

RGB226, 214, 189

HSL41°, 39%, 81%

HSV41°, 16%, 89%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 11

Decimal14866109

CSS RGBrgb(226, 214, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 39%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

Exact match

Vista Paint

Barberry Sand C-277

ΔE 0.7 · #E0D4BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Barberry Sand 278

ΔE 0.9 · #E1D4BC

Behr

Scribe MQ2-31

ΔE 0.9 · #E3D8BE

Benjamin Moore

Cream 233

ΔE 1 · #DFD4BC

Dulux

Pollinate S15E1

ΔE 1 · #E3D5BB

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.1 · #E1D6BB

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 1.2 · #E4D5BC

Valspar

Fennel Splash 6007-3B

ΔE 1.2 · #E0D7BD

PPG

Alpaca Wool 14-19

ΔE 1.2 · #E4D5BC

Sherwin-Williams

Echelon Ecru SW7574

ΔE 1.6 · #E7D8BE

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 2 · #E4D9C3

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 2.2 · #DFD7C1

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.2 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#E2D6BD

#BCC8E1

Analogous

#E1C3BC

#E2D6BD

#DBE1BC

Triadic

#E2D6BD

#BCE1D5

#D5BCE1

Split-Complementary

#E2D6BD

#BCDBE1

#C3BCE1

Tetradic

#E2D6BD

#BCE1C3

#BCC8E1

#E1BCDB

Monochromatic

#B39451

#CAB586

#E2D6BD

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#E2D6BD

#C8E1BC

#BCC8E1

#D5BCE1

Compound

#E2D6BD

#DBE1BC

#BCC8E1

#C3BCE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7DEC9

#ECE5D8

#F3F0E9

Darker

#CAB380

#A28341

#604D24

Saturation

#D4D1C9

#E1D5BC

#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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D6BD

#DFD8BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D6BD

#D8D8C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D6BD

#E3D3D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sand Dollar 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

#E9CDA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D6BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D2CD

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.

#95A6CA

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: #E2D6BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D6BD;

CSS Variable

--color-sand-dollar: #E2D6BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sand-dollar': '#E2D6BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D6BD] text-[#E2D6BD]

SCSS

$sand-dollar: #E2D6BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D6BD?

#E2D6BD is Sand Dollar, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2D6BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sand Dollar?

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

What colors pair well with Sand Dollar?

Sand Dollar 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 Dollar?

You can download Sand Dollar 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 Dollar?

The hex code is #E2D6BD. In RGB it's 226, 214, 189, and in HSL it's 41°, 39%, 81%.

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