What color is Sand?
Sand is a warm, muted yellow-beige with soft golden undertones, hex #CBBD93, close to the color of unbleached linen. It is lighter and more golden than taupe, with a dry, sun-faded quality.
What is the meaning of the color Sand?
The name comes from the natural color of beach and desert sand, first recorded as an English color term in the late 19th century. Military applications brought it wide visibility — the British Army adopted sand-toned khaki uniforms during the Second Boer War (1899–1902) for camouflage in arid terrain. The color spread into civilian fashion and interiors through the mid-20th century as neutral palettes gained ground in modernist design. Ralph Lauren’s home collection has used sand as a core neutral since the 1980s, anchoring it to understated, natural-toned interiors.
What colors go with Sand?
Colors that pair well with Sand include:
Terracotta: warm earthen depth
Navy: crisp, grounding contrast
Sage Green: soft natural balance
White: clean, airy lift
Burnt Orange: bold warm accent
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #CBBD93 |
color: #CBBD93;
|
| RGB | 203, 189, 147 |
color: rgb(203, 189, 147);
|
| RGB Percentage | 80%, 74%, 58% |
color: rgb(80%, 74%, 58%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 7%, 28%, 20% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 45°, 35%, 69% |
color: hsl(45, 35%, 69%);
|
| HSV | 45°, 28%, 80% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 55, 3, 14 |
color: lab(55% 3 14);
|
| Decimal | 13352339 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.sand {
color: #CBBD93;
}
$sand: #CBBD93;
rgb(203, 189, 147)