ORANGES

Sandalwood Beige

#F2D1B1

RGB 242, 209, 177 · HSL 30°, 71%, 82% · CMYK 0, 14, 27, 5

Sandalwood Beige is #F2D1B1 in HEX — rgb(242, 209, 177), hsl(30°, 71%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 27%, 5%).

Sandalwood Beige pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 71%, 82%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F2D1B1

RGB242, 209, 177

HSL30°, 71%, 82%

HSV30°, 27%, 95%

CMYK0, 14, 27, 5

Decimal15913393

CSS RGBrgb(242, 209, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 71%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cheddar Corn C-1000

ΔE 0.4 · #F1D1B1

Sherwin-Williams

Flattering Peach SW6638

ΔE 0.7 · #F4D3B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Corn 1001

ΔE 1.2 · #F5D4B5

Behr

Almond Biscuit S250-2

ΔE 1.8 · #EDCCAD

Kilz

Bagel Dough LD170-01

ΔE 2.4 · #EED3B2

Dulux

Sheriff S11F2

ΔE 2.6 · #EBCDAA

Benjamin Moore

Jumel HC-54

ΔE 2.8 · #F2D6B8

PPG

Caramel Ice 1202-4

ΔE 3 · #EEC9AA

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.1 · #F3D3AD

Valspar

New Peach 2008-6B

ΔE 3.7 · #F8D0AC

Dunn-Edwards

Cashew Nut DE5261

ΔE 3.9 · #EDCCB3

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.1 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.5 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 6.8 · #EFDBB3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 13.4 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 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

#F2D1B1

#B1D1F2

Analogous

#F2B1B1

#F2D1B1

#F2F2B1

Triadic

#F2D1B1

#B1F2D1

#D1B1F2

Split-Complementary

#F2D1B1

#B1F2F2

#B1B1F2

Tetradic

#F2D1B1

#B1F2B1

#B1D1F2

#F2B1F2

Monochromatic

#DC852E

#E7AB6F

#F2D1B1

#FBF2E9

Rectangle

#F2D1B1

#D1F2B1

#B1D1F2

#D1B1F2

Compound

#F2D1B1

#F2F2B1

#B1D1F2

#B1B1F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4DAC0

#F4E3D3

#F7EFE7

Darker

#E9A766

#CD7319

#7A430C

Saturation

#DBD1C7

#F2D1B1

#F8D1AA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2D1B1

#E4DBB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2D1B1

#D7D7B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2D1B1

#F3CDD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandalwood Beige reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F5C9A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2D1B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2CEC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#83B2E0

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: #F2D1B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2D1B1;

CSS Variable

--color-sandalwood-beige: #F2D1B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandalwood-beige': '#F2D1B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2D1B1] text-[#F2D1B1]

SCSS

$sandalwood-beige: #F2D1B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2D1B1?

#F2D1B1 is Sandalwood Beige, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2D1B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandalwood Beige?

Sandalwood Beige works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sandalwood Beige?

Sandalwood Beige pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sandalwood Beige?

You can download Sandalwood Beige 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 Sandalwood Beige?

The hex code is #F2D1B1. In RGB it's 242, 209, 177, and in HSL it's 30°, 71%, 82%.

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