ORANGES

Sandy Tan

#FDD9B5

RGB 253, 217, 181 · HSL 30°, 95%, 85% · CMYK 0, 14, 28, 1

Sandy Tan is #FDD9B5 in HEX — rgb(253, 217, 181), hsl(30°, 95%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 28%, 1%).

Sandy Tan pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 95%, 85%. 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#FDD9B5

RGB253, 217, 181

HSL30°, 95%, 85%

HSV30°, 28%, 99%

CMYK0, 14, 28, 1

Decimal16636341

CSS RGBrgb(253, 217, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 95%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Tahitian Tan DE5240

ΔE 1.1 · #FFDCB7

Benjamin Moore

Crisp 2157-50

ΔE 1.2 · #FAD6B1

Dulux

Tunisian Stone S10H2

ΔE 1.2 · #FFDBB5

Behr

Feather Plume 290B-4

ΔE 1.2 · #FFDAB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Cider 972

ΔE 1.7 · #FEDDB8

Vista Paint

Apple Cider C-971

ΔE 1.9 · #FCDCB6

Valspar

Champagne Orange 2007-4B

ΔE 2.4 · #FDDEB9

Kilz

Amber Light LD180-01

ΔE 2.5 · #FADAB2

Sherwin-Williams

Flan SW6652

ΔE 2.7 · #F4D4AF

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.1 · #F3D3AD

PPG

Chai Tea Latte 1089-3

ΔE 5 · #EFD7B3

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 6.6 · #EFDBB3

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 6.7 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 8.4 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 13.7 · #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

#FDD9B5

#B4D9FD

Analogous

#FDB4B4

#FDD9B5

#FDFDB4

Triadic

#FDD9B5

#B4FDD9

#D9B4FD

Split-Complementary

#FDD9B5

#B4FDFD

#B4B4FD

Tetradic

#FDD9B5

#B4FDB4

#B4D9FD

#FDB4FD

Monochromatic

#F98C1F

#FBB36A

#FDD9B5

#FEF2E6

Rectangle

#FDD9B5

#D9FDB4

#B4D9FD

#D9B4FD

Compound

#FDD9B5

#FDFDB4

#B4D9FD

#B4B4FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDE0C3

#FBE8D6

#FBF2E9

Darker

#FFAD5C

#EE7700

#8B4500

Saturation

#E4D9CE

#FDD9B4

#FED9B3

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

15.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDD9B5

#EEE3B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDD9B5

#E0E0BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDD9B5

#FED5D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandy Tan 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

#FDCFA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDD9B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD4C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#80B8F1

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: #FDD9B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDD9B5;

CSS Variable

--color-sandy-tan: #FDD9B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandy-tan': '#FDD9B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDD9B5] text-[#FDD9B5]

SCSS

$sandy-tan: #FDD9B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDD9B5?

#FDD9B5 is Sandy Tan, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDD9B5 warm or cool?

Sandy Tan reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sandy Tan?

Sandy Tan 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 Sandy Tan?

Sandy Tan 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 Sandy Tan?

You can download Sandy Tan 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 Tan?

The hex code is #FDD9B5. In RGB it's 253, 217, 181, and in HSL it's 30°, 95%, 85%.

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