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Adobe Sand

#E8DEC5

RGB 232, 222, 197 · HSL 43°, 43%, 84% · CMYK 0, 4, 15, 9

Adobe Sand is #E8DEC5 in HEX — rgb(232, 222, 197), hsl(43°, 43%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 9%).

Adobe Sand pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 43%, 84%. 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#E8DEC5

RGB232, 222, 197

HSL43°, 43%, 84%

HSV43°, 15%, 91%

CMYK0, 4, 15, 9

Decimal15261381

CSS RGBrgb(232, 222, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 43%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Chic Magnet C-312

ΔE 0.6 · #EADFC6

Benjamin Moore

Barely 1066 · CC-140

ΔE 0.9 · #EADEC6

Sherwin-Williams

Ionic Ivory SW6406

ΔE 0.9 · #E7DFC5

PPG

Heavy Cream 1098-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DDC6

Dunn-Edwards

Navajo White DEC772

ΔE 1.2 · #EBE1C9

Valspar

Drumskin 7003-10

ΔE 1.2 · #E6DBC1

Dulux

Gentle Touch Half S14E1H

ΔE 1.3 · #EADEC7

Hallman-Lindsay

Chic Magnet 313

ΔE 1.4 · #EDE1C8

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 1.6 · #ECE0C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.6 · #E9DEC8

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 1.8 · #EBDFC9

Behr

Authentic Tan N290-2

ΔE 1.8 · #EDE3CA

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 2.1 · #E8DEC9

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.2 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E8DEC5

#C5CFE8

Analogous

#E8CCC5

#E8DEC5

#E0E8C5

Triadic

#E8DEC5

#C5E8DE

#DEC5E8

Split-Complementary

#E8DEC5

#C5E0E8

#CCC5E8

Tetradic

#E8DEC5

#C5E8CC

#C5CFE8

#E8C5E0

Monochromatic

#BCA057

#D2BF8E

#E8DEC5

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#E8DEC5

#CFE8C5

#C5CFE8

#DEC5E8

Compound

#E8DEC5

#E0E8C5

#C5CFE8

#CCC5E8

Variations

Lighter

#ECE4D0

#EFEADE

#F5F3EC

Darker

#D1BC86

#AE8E3E

#665323

Saturation

#DBD8D1

#E8DEC5

#F3E3B9

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8DEC5

#E6DFC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8DEC5

#E0E0C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8DEC5

#E9DADD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Adobe 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

#EDD3AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8DEC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD8D3

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.

#9BABD1

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: #E8DEC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8DEC5;

CSS Variable

--color-adobe-sand: #E8DEC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'adobe-sand': '#E8DEC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8DEC5] text-[#E8DEC5]

SCSS

$adobe-sand: #E8DEC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8DEC5?

#E8DEC5 is Adobe Sand, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8DEC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Adobe Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Adobe Sand?

Adobe 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 Adobe Sand?

You can download Adobe 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 Adobe Sand?

The hex code is #E8DEC5. In RGB it's 232, 222, 197, and in HSL it's 43°, 43%, 84%.

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