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Sandstorm

#ECD540

RGB 236, 213, 64 · HSL 52°, 82%, 59% · CMYK 0, 10, 73, 7

Sandstorm is #ECD540 in HEX — rgb(236, 213, 64), hsl(52°, 82%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 73%, 7%).

Sandstorm pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 82%, 59%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#ECD540

RGB236, 213, 64

HSL52°, 82%, 59%

HSV52°, 73%, 93%

CMYK0, 10, 73, 7

Decimal15521088

CSS RGBrgb(236, 213, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 82%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Gilded DE5418

ΔE 4 · #F4DB4F

Behr

Radiant Sun P310-6

ΔE 4.4 · #EFD433

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 4.5 · #E6D943

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 357

ΔE 4.8 · #E3C93A

Vista Paint

Rajah Gold K-465

ΔE 6.2 · #FFE449

Valspar

Sweet Mustard 3008-1B

ΔE 6.4 · #FBD950

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 6.5 · #FFDE42

Dulux

Viameter S18H7 · SB8A6

ΔE 6.9 · #D9CC40

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 7.1 · #F5D033

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 8 · #FAD140

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 8.8 · #FED340

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 9.5 · #FFD754

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 14.3 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 16.3 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 22 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.6 · #ECC363

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ECD540

#4158EC

Analogous

#EC8041

#ECD540

#ADEC41

Triadic

#ECD540

#41ECD5

#D541EC

Split-Complementary

#ECD540

#41ADEC

#8041EC

Tetradic

#ECD540

#41EC80

#4158EC

#EC41AD

Monochromatic

#87760D

#CCB414

#ECD540

#F3E586

#FAF4CC

Rectangle

#ECD540

#58EC41

#4158EC

#D541EC

Compound

#ECD540

#ADEC41

#4158EC

#8041EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0DE67

#ECE095

#EFEAC5

Darker

#E0C411

#9D8908

#5E5103

Saturation

#B0A97D

#ECD541

#F6DC37

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECD540

#EBD642

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECD540

#D9D965

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECD540

#F1C7D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sandstorm 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

#F0CC4B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECD540

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED16F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#273FD8

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #ECD540;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECD540;

CSS Variable

--color-sandstorm: #ECD540;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandstorm': '#ECD540' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECD540] text-[#ECD540]

SCSS

$sandstorm: #ECD540;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECD540?

#ECD540 is Sandstorm, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECD540 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandstorm?

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

What colors pair well with Sandstorm?

Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm?

You can download Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm?

The hex code is #ECD540. In RGB it's 236, 213, 64, and in HSL it's 52°, 82%, 59%.

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