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Pale Sand

#E5D5BA

RGB 229, 213, 186 · HSL 38°, 45%, 81% · CMYK 0, 7, 19, 10

Pale Sand is #E5D5BA in HEX — rgb(229, 213, 186), hsl(38°, 45%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 10%).

Pale Sand pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 45%, 81%. 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#E5D5BA

RGB229, 213, 186

HSL38°, 45%, 81%

HSV38°, 19%, 90%

CMYK0, 7, 19, 10

Decimal15062458

CSS RGBrgb(229, 213, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 45%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Palest Of Lemon 264

ΔE 0.4 · #E6D6BB

Vista Paint

Palest of Lemon C-263

ΔE 0.5 · #E5D6BB

Benjamin Moore

Mohair 1058

ΔE 0.9 · #E7D7BD

Dulux

Gentle Touch S14E1

ΔE 0.9 · #E2D3B8

Sherwin-Williams

Irish Cream SW7537

ΔE 1.1 · #E3D2B8

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 1.1 · #E4D5BC

PPG

Almond Brittle 1095-3

ΔE 1.1 · #E5D3B9

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D2B6

Behr

Sand Pearl PPU7-18

ΔE 1.6 · #E7D3B8

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.9 · #E1D6BB

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 1.9 · #E2D6BD

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 3 · #DCD0B8

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 3.2 · #EBD9C3

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.2 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.2 · #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

#E5D5BA

#B9C9E4

Analogous

#E4BFB9

#E5D5BA

#DFE4B9

Triadic

#E5D5BA

#B9E4D4

#D4B9E4

Split-Complementary

#E5D5BA

#B9DFE4

#BFB9E4

Tetradic

#E5D5BA

#B9E4BF

#B9C9E4

#E4B9DF

Monochromatic

#BA914A

#CFB381

#E5D5BA

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#E5D5BA

#C9E4B9

#B9C9E4

#D4B9E4

Compound

#E5D5BA

#DFE4B9

#B9C9E4

#BFB9E4

Variations

Lighter

#EADDC7

#EDE5D7

#F3EFE9

Darker

#D0B17B

#AA8139

#644B20

Saturation

#D5D0C8

#E4D4B9

#F2D8AB

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5D5BA

#E0D8BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5D5BA

#D8D8BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5D5BA

#E6D1D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale 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

#EBCCA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5D5BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D1CB

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.

#91A7CE

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: #E5D5BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5D5BA;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-sand: #E5D5BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-sand': '#E5D5BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5D5BA] text-[#E5D5BA]

SCSS

$pale-sand: #E5D5BA;

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#E6D6BC · ΔE 0.7

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#E5D7B9 · ΔE 1.8

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#EAD6BD · ΔE 2.0

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#E8DAC1 · ΔE 2.2

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#E2D4BD · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5D5BA?

#E5D5BA is Pale Sand, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5D5BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Sand?

Pale 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 Pale Sand?

Pale 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 Pale Sand?

You can download Pale 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 Pale Sand?

The hex code is #E5D5BA. In RGB it's 229, 213, 186, and in HSL it's 38°, 45%, 81%.

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