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Morocco Sand

#ECE3CC

RGB 236, 227, 204 · HSL 43°, 46%, 86% · CMYK 0, 4, 14, 7

Morocco Sand is #ECE3CC in HEX — rgb(236, 227, 204), hsl(43°, 46%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 7%).

Morocco Sand pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 46%, 86%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#ECE3CC

RGB236, 227, 204

HSL43°, 46%, 86%

HSV43°, 14%, 93%

CMYK0, 4, 14, 7

Decimal15524812

CSS RGBrgb(236, 227, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 46%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Morocco Sand 1096-2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Organic Cotton K-990

ΔE 0.8 · #EEE4CC

Benjamin Moore

Palace 956

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE1C9

Dunn-Edwards

Navajo White DEC772

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE1C9

Sherwin-Williams

Restoration Ivory SW6413

ΔE 0.9 · #E9E1CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Petticoat 10

ΔE 0.9 · #EFE5CE

Valspar

Ivory Essence 3006-8C

ΔE 1 · #ECE3CE

Behr

Authentic Tan N290-2

ΔE 1.1 · #EDE3CA

Dulux

Lilium Two SW1F9

ΔE 1.2 · #EAE4CC

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 1.4 · #ECE0C9

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 1.7 · #EBDFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.8 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.8 · #ECE6D1

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.9 · #E8DEC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#ECE3CC

#CBD4EC

Analogous

#ECD2CB

#ECE3CC

#E5ECCB

Triadic

#ECE3CC

#CBECE2

#E2CBEC

Split-Complementary

#ECE3CC

#CBE5EC

#D2CBEC

Tetradic

#ECE3CC

#CBECD2

#CBD4EC

#ECCBE5

Monochromatic

#C2A55B

#D7C493

#ECE3CC

#F8F5EC

Rectangle

#ECE3CC

#D4ECCB

#CBD4EC

#E2CBEC

Compound

#ECE3CC

#E5ECCB

#CBD4EC

#D2CBEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E8D5

#F2EDE1

#F7F4EE

Darker

#D6C089

#B6933C

#6B5621

Saturation

#E0DDD6

#ECE2CB

#F5E7C1

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE3CC

#EAE4CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE3CC

#E5E5CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE3CC

#EDE0E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Morocco 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

#F0D7B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE3CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDCD8

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A0AFD5

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: #ECE3CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE3CC;

CSS Variable

--color-morocco-sand: #ECE3CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'morocco-sand': '#ECE3CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE3CC] text-[#ECE3CC]

SCSS

$morocco-sand: #ECE3CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE3CC?

#ECE3CC is Morocco Sand, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE3CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Morocco Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Morocco Sand?

Morocco 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 Morocco Sand?

You can download Morocco 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 Morocco Sand?

The hex code is #ECE3CC. In RGB it's 236, 227, 204, and in HSL it's 43°, 46%, 86%.

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