ORANGES

Tahitian Sand

#F5DCB4

RGB 245, 220, 180 · HSL 37°, 76%, 83% · CMYK 0, 10, 27, 4

Tahitian Sand is #F5DCB4 in HEX — rgb(245, 220, 180), hsl(37°, 76%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 27%, 4%).

Tahitian Sand pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 76%, 83%. 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#F5DCB4

RGB245, 220, 180

HSL37°, 76%, 83%

HSV37°, 27%, 96%

CMYK0, 10, 27, 4

Decimal16112820

CSS RGBrgb(245, 220, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 76%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Soleil C-901

ΔE 0.8 · #F6DEB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Soleil 902

ΔE 0.8 · #F6DEB6

Sherwin-Williams

Captivating Cream SW6659

ΔE 1.2 · #F4D9B1

Benjamin Moore

Birmingham 164

ΔE 1.6 · #F6DCB1

Dulux

Curd S13F1

ΔE 1.6 · #F7DFB9

Behr

Cream Custard M270-3

ΔE 1.6 · #F5D9B0

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.1 · #EFDBB3

Valspar

French Pastry 3002-6C

ΔE 2.1 · #F1D6AF

PPG

Belgian Waffle 1208-3

ΔE 2.1 · #F3DFB6

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Sand DE5324

ΔE 2.6 · #F1D5AE

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 2.8 · #F6E1BC

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.9 · #F3D3AD

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 5.7 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.9 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.8 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#F5DCB4

#B3CCF5

Analogous

#F5BAB3

#F5DCB4

#EDF5B3

Triadic

#F5DCB4

#B3F5DB

#DBB3F5

Split-Complementary

#F5DCB4

#B3EDF5

#BAB3F5

Tetradic

#F5DCB4

#B3F5BA

#B3CCF5

#F5B3ED

Monochromatic

#E29C2C

#EBBC6F

#F5DCB4

#FCF5E9

Rectangle

#F5DCB4

#CCF5B3

#B3CCF5

#DBB3F5

Compound

#F5DCB4

#EDF5B3

#B3CCF5

#BAB3F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7E2C2

#F6E9D4

#F8F2E8

Darker

#EEB965

#D68B13

#7F5209

Saturation

#DED6CA

#F5DBB3

#FADDAE

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5DCB4

#ECE2B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5DCB4

#E1E1BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5DCB4

#F7D7DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Tahitian Sand 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

#F7D2A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5DCB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4D7C6

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.

#83A9E4

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: #F5DCB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5DCB4;

CSS Variable

--color-tahitian-sand: #F5DCB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tahitian-sand': '#F5DCB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5DCB4] text-[#F5DCB4]

SCSS

$tahitian-sand: #F5DCB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5DCB4?

#F5DCB4 is Tahitian Sand, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F5DCB4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tahitian Sand?

Tahitian Sand 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 Tahitian Sand?

Tahitian Sand 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 Tahitian Sand?

You can download Tahitian 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 Tahitian Sand?

The hex code is #F5DCB4. In RGB it's 245, 220, 180, and in HSL it's 37°, 76%, 83%.

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