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Southern Sand

#E9DFD4

RGB 233, 223, 212 · HSL 31°, 32%, 87% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 9

Southern Sand is #E9DFD4 in HEX — rgb(233, 223, 212), hsl(31°, 32%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 9%).

Southern Sand pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 31°, 32%, 87%. 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#E9DFD4

RGB233, 223, 212

HSL31°, 32%, 87%

HSV31°, 9%, 91%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 9

Decimal15327188

CSS RGBrgb(233, 223, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 32%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Southern Sand K-1199

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Reliable White SW6091

ΔE 0.4 · #E8DED3

PPG

Moroccan Moonlight 1074-2

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE0D4

Dulux

Clay Pipe Quarter S10D1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #EADFD3

Valspar

Balance 2004-10C

ΔE 0.6 · #E8DFD3

Benjamin Moore

Bride 1009

ΔE 0.9 · #E9DDD2

Kilz

Old Lace LJ160

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DED1

Behr

Hazelnut Cream 750C-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E7DFD2

Dunn-Edwards

Crisp Muslin DE6212

ΔE 1.4 · #E9E2D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Herare White 215

ΔE 1.5 · #E7E0D3

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1.9 · #E7E1D8

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.9 · #E6DFD1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.6 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 3.9 · #E9E6DF

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.7 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E9DFD4

#D3DDE8

Analogous

#E8D4D3

#E9DFD4

#E8E8D3

Triadic

#E9DFD4

#D3E8DE

#DED3E8

Split-Complementary

#E9DFD4

#D3E8E8

#D4D3E8

Tetradic

#E9DFD4

#D3E8D4

#D3DDE8

#E8D3E8

Monochromatic

#B4936E

#CEB8A1

#E9DFD4

#F6F2EE

Rectangle

#E9DFD4

#DDE8D3

#D3DDE8

#DED3E8

Compound

#E9DFD4

#E8E8D3

#D3DDE8

#D4D3E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE5DC

#F1EBE6

#F6F3F1

Darker

#CCB297

#A57B4F

#61482D

Saturation

#E1DEDB

#E8DED3

#F4DFC8

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

15.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9DFD4

#E5E2D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DFD4

#E1E1D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DFD4

#EADDDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Southern 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

#EED4BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9DFD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD9DE

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.

#ABBCCF

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: #E9DFD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DFD4;

CSS Variable

--color-southern-sand: #E9DFD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'southern-sand': '#E9DFD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DFD4] text-[#E9DFD4]

SCSS

$southern-sand: #E9DFD4;

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#E8DCD1 · ΔE 1.2

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#E7DDCF · ΔE 1.7

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#E5DBCE · ΔE 1.8

Etiquette

#E5E0D5 · ΔE 1.8

First Crush

#E8DECF · ΔE 2.1

Savory Cream

#ECE1DA · ΔE 2.3

Grandma's China

#E3DFD5 · ΔE 2.3

Sonnet

#E3DBCD · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DFD4?

#E9DFD4 is Southern Sand, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DFD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Southern Sand?

Southern 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 Southern Sand?

Southern 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 Southern Sand?

You can download Southern 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 Southern Sand?

The hex code is #E9DFD4. In RGB it's 233, 223, 212, and in HSL it's 31°, 32%, 87%.

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