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Sand Dune

#E3D2C0

RGB 227, 210, 192 · HSL 31°, 38%, 82% · CMYK 0, 7, 15, 11

Sand Dune is #E3D2C0 in HEX — rgb(227, 210, 192), hsl(31°, 38%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 15%, 11%).

Sand Dune pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 31°, 38%, 82%. 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#E3D2C0

RGB227, 210, 192

HSL31°, 38%, 82%

HSV31°, 15%, 89%

CMYK0, 7, 15, 11

Decimal14930624

CSS RGBrgb(227, 210, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 38%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dune DE6128

Exact match

Behr

Rice Crackers S240-2

ΔE 0.7 · #E3D1BE

PPG

Ice Cream Cone 1082-3

ΔE 1.1 · #E3D0BF

Dulux

Figurine S11E1

ΔE 1.2 · #E4D4C0

Sherwin-Williams

Patience SW7555

ΔE 1.3 · #E2D3BF

Benjamin Moore

Bayshore 1079

ΔE 1.4 · #E6D6C4

Valspar

Tagsale Linen 3001-10C

ΔE 1.4 · #E0CFBF

Vista Paint

Tender Tan K-1022

ΔE 1.5 · #E6D6C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Ageless 181

ΔE 1.6 · #E0D2C2

Kilz

Posh Peach LJ130

ΔE 2 · #E7D1C0

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 2.1 · #E0D3BE

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 2.6 · #DECFB9

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.2 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.2 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E3D2C0

#C0D1E3

Analogous

#E3C0C0

#E3D2C0

#E2E3C0

Triadic

#E3D2C0

#C0E3D2

#D2C0E3

Split-Complementary

#E3D2C0

#C0E2E3

#C0C0E3

Tetradic

#E3D2C0

#C0E3C0

#C0D1E3

#E3C0E2

Monochromatic

#B38656

#CBAC8B

#E3D2C0

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#E3D2C0

#D1E3C0

#C0D1E3

#D2C0E3

Compound

#E3D2C0

#E2E3C0

#C0D1E3

#C0C0E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8DBCC

#ECE4DB

#F3EFEB

Darker

#CAA884

#A37543

#604426

Saturation

#D6D1CC

#E3D2C0

#F1D2B1

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D2C0

#DCD6C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D2C0

#D5D5C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D2C0

#E4D0D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sand Dune 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

#EACAAB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D2C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7CFCF

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.

#99B1CB

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: #E3D2C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D2C0;

CSS Variable

--color-sand-dune: #E3D2C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sand-dune': '#E3D2C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D2C0] text-[#E3D2C0]

SCSS

$sand-dune: #E3D2C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D2C0?

#E3D2C0 is Sand Dune, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D2C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sand Dune?

Sand Dune 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 Sand Dune?

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

Where can I download Sand Dune?

You can download Sand Dune 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 Dune?

The hex code is #E3D2C0. In RGB it's 227, 210, 192, and in HSL it's 31°, 38%, 82%.

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