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Sahara Sand

#F1E788

RGB 241, 231, 136 · HSL 54°, 79%, 74% · CMYK 0, 4, 44, 5

Sahara Sand is #F1E788 in HEX — rgb(241, 231, 136), hsl(54°, 79%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 44%, 5%).

Sahara Sand pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 79%, 74%. 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#F1E788

RGB241, 231, 136

HSL54°, 79%, 74%

HSV54°, 44%, 95%

CMYK0, 4, 44, 5

Decimal15853448

CSS RGBrgb(241, 231, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 79%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hippy S18H4

ΔE 2.1 · #EAE283

Behr

Storm Lightning P310-4

ΔE 2.5 · #F8ED8B

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 353

ΔE 3.3 · #F7E586

Vista Paint

Lemon Burst K-467

ΔE 3.9 · #FEEE91

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 4.9 · #E6DA78

PPG

Citrus Punch 1212-5

ΔE 5.7 · #FDEA83

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 6 · #FDED98

Valspar

Lemon Curd 3007-2A

ΔE 6.5 · #FDE581

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 6.7 · #E2E38D

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 6.7 · #FFF29D

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 7.1 · #E1DD73

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 7.2 · #F7E594

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 9.5 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 12.2 · #F5D27B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.6 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 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

#F1E788

#8893F1

Analogous

#F1B288

#F1E788

#C7F188

Triadic

#F1E788

#88F1E7

#E788F1

Split-Complementary

#F1E788

#88C7F1

#B288F1

Tetradic

#F1E788

#88F1B2

#8893F1

#F188C7

Monochromatic

#C9B718

#E9D944

#F1E788

#F9F5CD

#FCFAE8

Rectangle

#F1E788

#93F188

#8893F1

#E788F1

Compound

#F1E788

#C7F188

#8893F1

#B288F1

Variations

Lighter

#F4EBA0

#F2EDBD

#F5F2DB

Darker

#EDDC41

#C2B00E

#736806

Saturation

#CCC9AD

#F1E788

#F8EC81

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1E788

#F5E48A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1E788

#E9E999

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1E788

#F6DCE3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sahara 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

#F4DA81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1E788

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DFA5

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.

#616EE0

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: #F1E788;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1E788;

CSS Variable

--color-sahara-sand: #F1E788;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sahara-sand': '#F1E788' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1E788] text-[#F1E788]

SCSS

$sahara-sand: #F1E788;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1E788?

#F1E788 is Sahara Sand, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1E788 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sahara Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Sahara Sand?

Sahara 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 Sahara Sand?

You can download Sahara 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 Sahara Sand?

The hex code is #F1E788. In RGB it's 241, 231, 136, and in HSL it's 54°, 79%, 74%.

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