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Sandy

#F0E6D1

RGB 240, 230, 209 · HSL 41°, 51%, 88% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 6

Sandy is #F0E6D1 in HEX — rgb(240, 230, 209), hsl(41°, 51%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 6%).

Sandy pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 51%, 88%. 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#F0E6D1

RGB240, 230, 209

HSL41°, 51%, 88%

HSV41°, 13%, 94%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 6

Decimal15787729

CSS RGBrgb(240, 230, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 51%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 948

Exact match

Vista Paint

Golden Pastel K-1007

ΔE 0.5 · #F0E5D0

Dulux

Barrister White SW1C8

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE5D1

Valspar

Frolic 7003-12

ΔE 0.6 · #F1E7D1

Behr

Warm Marshmallow HDC-NT-11A

ΔE 0.8 · #F1E5D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Eugenia 285

ΔE 0.9 · #F2E8D4

Sherwin-Williams

Crème SW7556

ΔE 1.2 · #F4E8D2

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1.3 · #EEE7D3

PPG

Instant Relief 1096-1

ΔE 1.5 · #EDE7D2

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.5 · #ECE6D1

Dunn-Edwards

Rice Bowl DE6170

ΔE 1.6 · #F1E7D5

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 2.1 · #F5E8D0

Kilz

Ivory Porcelain TB-05

ΔE 2.2 · #F6EBD8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#F0E6D1

#D1DBF0

Analogous

#F0D7D1

#F0E6D1

#EAF0D1

Triadic

#F0E6D1

#D1F0E6

#E6D1F0

Split-Complementary

#F0E6D1

#D1EAF0

#D7D1F0

Tetradic

#F0E6D1

#D1F0D7

#D1DBF0

#F0D1EA

Monochromatic

#CBA85D

#DDC797

#F0E6D1

#F9F5EC

Rectangle

#F0E6D1

#DBF0D1

#D1DBF0

#E6D1F0

Compound

#F0E6D1

#EAF0D1

#D1DBF0

#D7D1F0

Variations

Lighter

#F3EBDA

#F5F0E5

#F8F6F0

Darker

#DCC28B

#C19536

#72571E

Saturation

#E5E2DC

#F0E6D1

#F8E9C9

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0E6D1

#EDE8D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0E6D1

#E8E8D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0E6D1

#F1E3E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sandy 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

#F3D9B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0E6D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DEDC

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.

#A3B5DB

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: #F0E6D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0E6D1;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy: #F0E6D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy': '#F0E6D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0E6D1] text-[#F0E6D1]

SCSS

$sandy: #F0E6D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0E6D1?

#F0E6D1 is Sandy, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F0E6D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandy?

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

What colors pair well with Sandy?

Sandy 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 Sandy?

You can download Sandy 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 Sandy?

The hex code is #F0E6D1. In RGB it's 240, 230, 209, and in HSL it's 41°, 51%, 88%.

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