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Sand Diamond

#FAE8BC

RGB 250, 232, 188 · HSL 43°, 86%, 86% · CMYK 0, 7, 25, 2

Sand Diamond is #FAE8BC in HEX — rgb(250, 232, 188), hsl(43°, 86%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 25%, 2%).

Sand Diamond pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 86%, 86%. 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#FAE8BC

RGB250, 232, 188

HSL43°, 86%, 86%

HSV43°, 25%, 98%

CMYK0, 7, 25, 2

Decimal16443580

CSS RGBrgb(250, 232, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 86%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soleil AF-330

ΔE 0.9 · #FDEABE

Dulux

Sand Diamond S15G1

ΔE 0.9 · #F9E6BB

Behr

Oklahoma Wheat 350E-3

ΔE 1.1 · #F7E5B9

Valspar

Coconut Cream 3004-2C

ΔE 1.1 · #FDEBBE

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bubble 931

ΔE 1.1 · #FCEBBF

PPG

Gentle Glow 1210-2

ΔE 1.2 · #F6E5B9

Kilz

Crescent Moon LE190-02

ΔE 1.4 · #FEE9BE

Vista Paint

Home and Hearth K-533

ΔE 1.4 · #FAEBBF

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 1.5 · #FBEBBD

Dunn-Edwards

Candle in the Wind DE5442

ΔE 1.7 · #F9EBBF

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Chiffon SW6686

ΔE 2 · #F5E5BC

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 2.9 · #FFF0C2

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 4.8 · #EFDBB3

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4.9 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.5 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.1 · #E6C9A2

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

#FAE8BC

#BDCEFA

Analogous

#FACABD

#FAE8BC

#EDFABD

Triadic

#FAE8BC

#BDFAE9

#E9BDFA

Split-Complementary

#FAE8BC

#BDEDFA

#CABDFA

Tetradic

#FAE8BC

#BDFACA

#BDCEFA

#FABDED

Monochromatic

#EFB92E

#F5D175

#FAE8BC

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#FAE8BC

#CEFABD

#BDCEFA

#E9BDFA

Compound

#FAE8BC

#EDFABD

#BDCEFA

#CABDFA

Variations

Lighter

#FBEDCA

#F9F0DA

#FAF6EB

Darker

#F7CF68

#EBAA07

#8C6401

Saturation

#E5DFD2

#FAE9BD

#FDEABA

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAE8BC

#F5EBBD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAE8BC

#EBEBC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAE8BC

#FCE2E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sand Diamond 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

#FBDBA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAE8BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8E0CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#88A5ED

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: #FAE8BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAE8BC;

CSS Variable

--color-sand-diamond: #FAE8BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sand-diamond': '#FAE8BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAE8BC] text-[#FAE8BC]

SCSS

$sand-diamond: #FAE8BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAE8BC?

#FAE8BC is Sand Diamond, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FAE8BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sand Diamond?

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

What colors pair well with Sand Diamond?

Sand Diamond 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 Sand Diamond?

You can download Sand Diamond 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 Sand Diamond?

The hex code is #FAE8BC. In RGB it's 250, 232, 188, and in HSL it's 43°, 86%, 86%.

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