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Sandy

#F4E9D5

RGB 244, 233, 213 · HSL 39°, 58%, 90% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 4

Sandy is #F4E9D5 in HEX — rgb(244, 233, 213), hsl(39°, 58%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 4%).

Sandy pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 58%, 90%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F4E9D5

RGB244, 233, 213

HSL39°, 58%, 90%

HSV39°, 13%, 96%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 4

Decimal16050645

CSS RGBrgb(244, 233, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 58%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 946

Exact match

PPG

Mimosa 1203-2

ΔE 0.4 · #F5E9D5

Valspar

Kabuki Clay 3003-8C

ΔE 0.4 · #F3E8D4

Sherwin-Williams

Summer White SW7557

ΔE 0.5 · #F4E9D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Eugenia 285

ΔE 0.6 · #F2E8D4

Dulux

Porcelain Pink Quarter S11F1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #F4E8D5

Dunn-Edwards

Pearl White DEW328

ΔE 0.7 · #F6EBD7

Vista Paint

Navarro K-1031

ΔE 0.9 · #F5E8D5

Behr

Clean Canvas HDC-AC-11

ΔE 0.9 · #F7EAD6

Kilz

Ivory Porcelain TB-05

ΔE 0.9 · #F6EBD8

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 1.3 · #F5ECD9

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1.8 · #EEE7D3

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 2.4 · #ECE6D1

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.7 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.3 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#F4E9D5

#D7E1F4

Analogous

#F4DBD7

#F4E9D5

#F0F4D7

Triadic

#F4E9D5

#D7F4EA

#EAD7F4

Split-Complementary

#F4E9D5

#D7F0F4

#DBD7F4

Tetradic

#F4E9D5

#D7F4DB

#D7E1F4

#F4D7F0

Monochromatic

#D4AB5E

#E4CA9A

#F4E9D5

#FAF4EB

Rectangle

#F4E9D5

#E1F4D7

#D7E1F4

#EAD7F4

Compound

#F4E9D5

#F0F4D7

#D7E1F4

#DBD7F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6EEDF

#F7F2E8

#FAF7F2

Darker

#E3C58C

#CF962E

#7A5818

Saturation

#EAE7E1

#F4EAD7

#FAECD1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4E9D5

#F1EBD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4E9D5

#EBEBD8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4E9D5

#F5E6E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sandy strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F6DBBB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4E9D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E0DF

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.

#A0B6DF

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: #F4E9D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4E9D5;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy: #F4E9D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy': '#F4E9D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4E9D5] text-[#F4E9D5]

SCSS

$sandy: #F4E9D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4E9D5?

#F4E9D5 is Sandy, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F4E9D5 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 bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sandy?

Sandy pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, 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 #F4E9D5. In RGB it's 244, 233, 213, and in HSL it's 39°, 58%, 90%.

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