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Biogenic Sand

#FFEFD5

RGB 255, 239, 213 · HSL 37°, 100%, 92% · CMYK 0, 6, 16, 0

Biogenic Sand is #FFEFD5 in HEX — rgb(255, 239, 213), hsl(37°, 100%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 0%).

Biogenic Sand pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 100%, 92%. 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#FFEFD5

RGB255, 239, 213

HSL37°, 100%, 92%

HSV37°, 16%, 100%

CMYK0, 6, 16, 0

Decimal16773077

CSS RGBrgb(255, 239, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 100%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Blank Canvas DE5294

ΔE 0.5 · #FFEFD6

Behr

Pearly White M270-1

ΔE 1.4 · #FFF2D8

Dulux

Vanilla Frost Half S11H1H

ΔE 1.4 · #FAECD2

Benjamin Moore

Devon 914

ΔE 1.5 · #FAECD3

Hallman-Lindsay

May Sun 971

ΔE 1.7 · #FAEAD0

Vista Paint

Rave Rachel K-574

ΔE 1.9 · #F9EDD4

Farrow & Ball

Tallow 203

ΔE 2.1 · #FDEDD7

Valspar

Basket 7002-24

ΔE 2.2 · #F8E9CF

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 2.4 · #F9EFD6

Kilz

Cupcake Frosting LD190-01

ΔE 3 · #F9ECD7

PPG

Magnolia Spray 1089-2

ΔE 3.2 · #F6E6CB

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 3.5 · #F5EACC

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3.6 · #F8E7C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.5 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Angel’s Wing VS-9118

ΔE 6.5 · #F6DFC0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#FFEFD5

#D6E6FF

Analogous

#FFDBD6

#FFEFD5

#FAFFD6

Triadic

#FFEFD5

#D6FFEF

#EFD6FF

Split-Complementary

#FFEFD5

#D6FAFF

#DBD6FF

Tetradic

#FFEFD5

#D6FFDB

#D6E6FF

#FFD6FA

Monochromatic

#FFB53D

#FFD28A

#FFEFD5

#FFF5E5

Rectangle

#FFEFD5

#E6FFD6

#D6E6FF

#EFD6FF

Compound

#FFEFD5

#FAFFD6

#D6E6FF

#DBD6FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF2DE

#FDF5E8

#FDF9F3

Darker

#FFCB78

#FF9E03

#965D00

Saturation

#F1ECE4

#FFEFD6

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFEFD5

#FAF2D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFEFD5

#F2F2D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFEFD5

#FFEBEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Biogenic 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

#FFE0BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFEFD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE5DF

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8CB3F2

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: #FFEFD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFEFD5;

CSS Variable

--color-biogenic-sand: #FFEFD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'biogenic-sand': '#FFEFD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFEFD5] text-[#FFEFD5]

SCSS

$biogenic-sand: #FFEFD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFEFD5?

#FFEFD5 is Biogenic Sand, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFEFD5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Biogenic Sand?

Biogenic 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 Biogenic Sand?

Biogenic 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 Biogenic Sand?

You can download Biogenic 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 Biogenic Sand?

The hex code is #FFEFD5. In RGB it's 255, 239, 213, and in HSL it's 37°, 100%, 92%.

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