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Sandstorm

#FEE2BE

RGB 254, 226, 190 · HSL 34°, 97%, 87% · CMYK 0, 11, 25, 0

Sandstorm is #FEE2BE in HEX — rgb(254, 226, 190), hsl(34°, 97%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 25%, 0%).

Sandstorm pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 97%, 87%. 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#FEE2BE

RGB254, 226, 190

HSL34°, 97%, 87%

HSV34°, 25%, 100%

CMYK0, 11, 25, 0

Decimal16704190

CSS RGBrgb(254, 226, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 97%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sandstorm DE5295

Exact match

Valspar

Sisal 2006-2C

ΔE 0.7 · #FDE2BF

Vista Paint

Moonlight Beach K-589

ΔE 0.7 · #FEE1BC

Behr

Cheese Powder P240-1

ΔE 1.2 · #FFE4BE

Dulux

Soya S12G1

ΔE 1.4 · #FAE1BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Liveliness 979

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDFB9

Sherwin-Williams

Hinoki SW7686

ΔE 2.2 · #F8DDB7

Benjamin Moore

Secluded 899

ΔE 2.7 · #F8E2C0

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 2.9 · #F6E1BC

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 3.5 · #F6DFC0

PPG

Peach Dip 1203-3

ΔE 3.9 · #F4DEBF

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 4.8 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 5.6 · #F8E7C9

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 6.9 · #FBEBBD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.2 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#FEE2BE

#BEDAFE

Analogous

#FEC2BE

#FEE2BE

#FAFEBE

Triadic

#FEE2BE

#BEFEE2

#E2BEFE

Split-Complementary

#FEE2BE

#BEFAFE

#C2BEFE

Tetradic

#FEE2BE

#BEFEC2

#BEDAFE

#FEBEFA

Monochromatic

#FCA027

#FDC172

#FEE2BE

#FFF4E6

Rectangle

#FEE2BE

#DAFEBE

#BEDAFE

#E2BEFE

Compound

#FEE2BE

#FAFEBE

#BEDAFE

#C2BEFE

Variations

Lighter

#FEE8CB

#FCEDDB

#FBF4EC

Darker

#FFBC64

#F48A00

#8E5000

Saturation

#E7DFD4

#FEE2BE

#FFE2BD

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEE2BE

#F3E9BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEE2BE

#E7E7C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEE2BE

#FFDDE2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sandstorm 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

#FED6AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEE2BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBDBCE

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.

#87B5F2

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: #FEE2BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEE2BE;

CSS Variable

--color-sandstorm: #FEE2BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sandstorm': '#FEE2BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEE2BE] text-[#FEE2BE]

SCSS

$sandstorm: #FEE2BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEE2BE?

#FEE2BE is Sandstorm, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FEE2BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sandstorm?

Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm?

Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm?

You can download Sandstorm 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 Sandstorm?

The hex code is #FEE2BE. In RGB it's 254, 226, 190, and in HSL it's 34°, 97%, 87%.

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