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Sun-Kissed Sands

#FFEDBC

RGB 255, 237, 188 · HSL 44°, 100%, 87% · CMYK 0, 7, 26, 0

Sun-Kissed Sands is #FFEDBC in HEX — rgb(255, 237, 188), hsl(44°, 100%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 26%, 0%).

Sun-Kissed Sands pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 100%, 87%. 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#FFEDBC

RGB255, 237, 188

HSL44°, 100%, 87%

HSV44°, 26%, 100%

CMYK0, 7, 26, 0

Decimal16772540

CSS RGBrgb(255, 237, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 100%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Wild Honey K-525

ΔE 1 · #FFEDBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Organza historic-pale-organza

ΔE 1.2 · #FDEBBC

Dunn-Edwards

Aztec Aura DE5351

ΔE 1.3 · #FFEFBC

Benjamin Moore

Popcorn 310

ΔE 1.5 · #FDEAB7

Dulux

Tinker Light S16G1

ΔE 1.6 · #FBEAB7

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 1.9 · #FBEBBD

Behr

September Morning P270-2

ΔE 1.9 · #FFEAB7

Valspar

Cuddle 3005-4B

ΔE 1.9 · #F9EBBB

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 2.2 · #FFF0C2

Kilz

Sticky Note LE220-01

ΔE 2.4 · #FBEFBF

PPG

Banana Brulee 1214-3

ΔE 2.4 · #F7EAB9

Sherwin-Williams

They call it Mellow SW9015

ΔE 3.4 · #FBE4B3

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 5.1 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 7.4 · #EFDBB3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.8 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13.2 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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

#FFEDBC

#BDCEFF

Analogous

#FFCCBD

#FFEDBC

#F0FFBD

Triadic

#FFEDBC

#BDFFED

#EDBDFF

Split-Complementary

#FFEDBC

#BDF0FF

#CCBDFF

Tetradic

#FFEDBC

#BDFFCC

#BDCEFF

#FFBDF0

Monochromatic

#FFC524

#FFD970

#FFEDBC

#FFF8E5

Rectangle

#FFEDBC

#CEFFBD

#BDCEFF

#EDBDFF

Compound

#FFEDBC

#F0FFBD

#BDCEFF

#CCBDFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF1CA

#FCF3DA

#FCF7EB

Darker

#FFD664

#F4B300

#8E6800

Saturation

#E8E2D4

#FFEDBD

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFEDBC

#FBF0BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFEDBC

#F0F0C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFEDBC

#FFE6EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sun-Kissed Sands 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

#FFDEA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFEDBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE3CC

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.

#87A4F2

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: #FFEDBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFEDBC;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-kissed-sands: #FFEDBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-kissed-sands': '#FFEDBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFEDBC] text-[#FFEDBC]

SCSS

$sun-kissed-sands: #FFEDBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFEDBC?

#FFEDBC is Sun-Kissed Sands, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFEDBC warm or cool?

Sun-Kissed Sands reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sun-Kissed Sands?

Sun-Kissed Sands works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Sun-Kissed Sands?

Sun-Kissed Sands 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 Sun-Kissed Sands?

You can download Sun-Kissed Sands 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 Sun-Kissed Sands?

The hex code is #FFEDBC. In RGB it's 255, 237, 188, and in HSL it's 44°, 100%, 87%.

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