# Farrow and Ball Wet Sand

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-wet-sand](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-wet-sand)

Farrow and Ball Wet Sand 46 is a mid-tone sandy brown with clear warm terracotta and caramel undertones. Its muted, earthy cast gives it more presence than a pale beige while keeping the overall look grounded rather than bright. In direct daylight, the warm orange-brown notes are more apparent; under softer evening light, it can read as deeper and more subdued. Wet Sand suits dining rooms, entryways, and studies where a warm wall color can add definition without becoming overly dark. Pair it with chalky off-whites, deep olive greens, aged brass, natural oak, or woven linen for a material-rich interior.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Wet Sand
- **Color code:** 46
- **HEX:** #bd8c5f
- **RGB:** 189, 140, 95
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Red, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 29° Saturation: 49.74% Value: 74.12%
- **HSL:** hsl(29, 41.59, 55.69)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.93 Yellow: 49.74 Key: 25.88
- **YIQ:** Y: 149.521 I: 43.66 Q: -3.639
- **XYZ:** X: 32.431 Y: 30.403 Z: 14.984
- **CIE Lab:** L:62.001 a:13.181 b:31.228
- **CIE Luv:** L:62.001 u:36.551 v:35.968
- **Decimal:** 12422239
- **Hunter Lab:** 55.139, 8.494, 22.486

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Peanut Butter](https://plan-home.com/color/peanut-butter)
- [Tikkurila Beeswax](https://plan-home.com/color/beeswax-l396)
- [Tikkurila Curry](https://plan-home.com/color/curry-l395)
- [RAL Classic Brown beige](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-beige-ral-1011)
- [Jotun Embrace](https://plan-home.com/color/jotun-embrace)
- [Jotun Oak Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/oak-sand-1987)
- [Dulux Golden Brick](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-brick)
- [Jotun Dijon Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/dijon-yellow-10001)
- [Dulux Caramel Blush 1](https://plan-home.com/color/caramel-blush-1)
- [Dulux Gingernut Crumb](https://plan-home.com/color/gingernut-crumb)
- [Dulux Treacle Tart 2](https://plan-home.com/color/treacle-tart-2)
- [Dulux Nectar Jewels 2](https://plan-home.com/color/nectar-jewels-2)
- [Dulux Cherished Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/cherished-gold)
- [Dulux Muted Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/muted-gold)
- [Dulux Wholemeal Honey 2](https://plan-home.com/color/wholemeal-honey-2)
- [Jotun Gentile](https://plan-home.com/color/gentile-2048)
- [Dulux Treacle Tart 1](https://plan-home.com/color/treacle-tart-1)
- [Dulux Summer Pecan 2](https://plan-home.com/color/summer-pecan-2)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Cane](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-cane)
- [Farrow and Ball Orangery](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-orangery)
- [Farrow and Ball India Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/india-yellow-66)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Marmelo](https://plan-home.com/color/marmelo-316)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Black Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-black-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Hazy](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-hazy-cc6)
- [Farrow and Ball Barrow Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-barrow-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball De Nimes](https://plan-home.com/color/de-nimes-299)
- [Farrow and Ball Graupel](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-graupel)
- [Farrow and Ball Selvedge](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-selvedge-306)
- [Farrow and Ball Kittiwake](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-kittiwake-307)

Official product page: https://www.farrow-ball.com/us/paint/wet-sand

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.