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Grey Sand

#E5CAAF

RGB 229, 202, 175 · HSL 30°, 51%, 79% · CMYK 0, 12, 24, 10

Grey Sand is #E5CAAF in HEX — rgb(229, 202, 175), hsl(30°, 51%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 24%, 10%).

Grey Sand pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 51%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E5CAAF

RGB229, 202, 175

HSL30°, 51%, 79%

HSV30°, 24%, 90%

CMYK0, 12, 24, 10

Decimal15059631

CSS RGBrgb(229, 202, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 51%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pumpkin Seed S260-2

ΔE 0.8 · #E3CAAF

Sherwin-Williams

Interactive Cream SW6113

ΔE 1.1 · #E4CAAD

Benjamin Moore

Powder 1143

ΔE 1.5 · #E5CDB2

Vista Paint

Regina Beach K-1037

ΔE 1.5 · #E7CEB3

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 1.6 · #E9CDB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Flan 237

ΔE 1.8 · #E2C8AA

PPG

Malibu Dune 1083-4

ΔE 1.9 · #E7CEB5

Dunn-Edwards

Travertine DEC738

ΔE 1.9 · #DFC6AA

Valspar

Sahara Sands 2007-8B

ΔE 2.2 · #E0C6AE

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 2.3 · #DEC8AE

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 3.8 · #D9C6AB

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 3.9 · #D8C4A8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.4 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.8 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#E5CAAF

#AEC9E5

Analogous

#E5AEAE

#E5CAAF

#E5E5AE

Triadic

#E5CAAF

#AEE5C9

#C9AEE5

Split-Complementary

#E5CAAF

#AEE5E5

#AEAEE5

Tetradic

#E5CAAF

#AEE5AE

#AEC9E5

#E5AEE5

Monochromatic

#BD7D3D

#D2A374

#E5CAAF

#F8F0E8

#F9F2EC

Rectangle

#E5CAAF

#C9E5AE

#AEC9E5

#C9AEE5

Compound

#E5CAAF

#E5E5AE

#AEC9E5

#AEAEE5

Variations

Lighter

#EAD4BE

#EDDFD1

#F3ECE6

Darker

#D3A16F

#AD6F31

#66401B

Saturation

#D2C9C1

#E5C9AE

#F2C9A1

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5CAAF

#DAD2AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5CAAF

#CFCFB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5CAAF

#E6C7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Grey Sand 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

#EBC49E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5CAAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8C9C3

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.

#87ABD0

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 · 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 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: #E5CAAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5CAAF;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-sand: #E5CAAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-sand': '#E5CAAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5CAAF] text-[#E5CAAF]

SCSS

$grey-sand: #E5CAAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5CAAF?

#E5CAAF is Grey Sand, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5CAAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Sand?

Grey Sand 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 Grey Sand?

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

Where can I download Grey Sand?

You can download Grey 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 Grey Sand?

The hex code is #E5CAAF. In RGB it's 229, 202, 175, and in HSL it's 30°, 51%, 79%.

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