Farrow & Ball

Sand

No. 45

Sand by Farrow & Ball is a warm golden beige with noticeable yellow undertones. Its hex value is #BA9368, and it has an LRV of 59.7, giving it a moderate reflectance that keeps rooms feeling bright without washing out. The warm cast makes it a straightforward option for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms where a natural, sun-warmed tone is wanted.

It pairs comfortably with other Farrow & Ball colors including String, Hay, Oxford Stone, Joa and Slipper Satin, supporting both tonal and gently contrasting schemes.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 45

Sand in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Sand under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Sand under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

32°

Orange Family

Lightness

57%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

59.7

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#BA9368

RGB Decimal

186, 147, 104

RGB Percent

72.9%, 57.6%, 40.8%

HSL

31.5, 37.3%, 56.9%

HSV

31.5, 44.1%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 21.0%, 44.1%, 27.1%

YIQ

153.8, 37.1, -5.2

XYZ

33.18, 32.31, 17.58

CIE Lab

63.60, 8.98, 28.32

CIE Luv

63.60, 28.77, 34.14

Hunter Lab

56.84, 8.02, 19.90

Decimal

12227432

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Sand Golden Rice Sahara Splendor Curly Willow

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Sand Quinoa Adobe Sand Riviera Dune

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Sand Lobelia Ultra Marine Blue Swiss Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Sand Spring Ahead Drama Queen Fresh Grass

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Sand Drama Queen Smell The Roses Exuberant Pink

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Honey Haven

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