sandfarben

sand-coloured, sandy

adjective ZANT-far-ben Rare

Usage Note

Sandfarben describes a pale yellowish-beige hue like dry beach sand. Common in fashion and architecture: ein sandfarbener Putz (sandy-coloured plaster). Neutral and muted in tone.

Examples

"Die Fassade des Hauses war sandfarbener Naturstein."

Natural Translation

The facade of the house was sand-coloured natural stone.

Literal Translation

The facade of the house was sand-coloured natural stone.

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