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.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 45

Sand in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Sand under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

32°

Orange Family

Lightness

57%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

59.7
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
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

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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