Pantone Color of the Year 2006
The Pantone Color of the Year 2006 is Sand Dollar (13-1106). Its HEX approximation is #DECDBE. A neutral, beach-toned beige that signaled a turn toward organic, minimalist aesthetics in fashion and interiors.
About Sand Dollar
A neutral, beach-toned beige that signaled a turn toward organic, minimalist aesthetics in fashion and interiors.
Pantone announced Sand Dollar as its Color of the Year 2006 in December 2005, following the program's annual cadence. The announcement placed the shade within the broader cultural conversation of the year — from fashion and interiors to graphics and packaging — and was accompanied by coordinated product releases from partner brands who had pre-adopted the color. Like every Pantone Color of the Year, Sand Dollar is a TCX reference (13-1106) rather than a Solid Coated (C) code, reflecting the program's textile-focused selection framework.
In practical design terms, Sand Dollar translates to a screen HEX of #DECDBE and a CMYK print approximation of 0/8/14/13. The precise printed result depends on paper, ink, and proof conditions. For brand-critical work that references Sand Dollar, the safest approach is to specify the 13-1106 TCX reference directly to your printer or textile supplier, and to verify with a printed proof on the target stock before committing to production.
Closest Solid Coated match
If you need to reproduce Sand Dollar with a Solid Coated (C) reference, the closest match in our catalog is 482 C (#DBC8B6), with a perceptual difference of ΔE 2000 = 1.69. This is a very close match — suitable for most print reproduction needs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pantone Color of the Year 2006?
The Pantone Color of the Year 2006 is Sand Dollar (13-1106). Pantone announced it as the shade that its Color of the Year Committee believed would best reflect the cultural mood and design trends of 2006. Its HEX approximation is #DECDBE.
What is the HEX code for Sand Dollar?
Sand Dollar is a Pantone TCX reference (13-1106), not a HEX color. Its closest screen approximation is #DECDBE in the sRGB color space, with RGB channels 222, 205, 190 and CMYK print approximation 0/8/14/13. These values are approximations and should not be treated as authoritative — the Pantone code is the actual specification.
What Pantone Solid Coated code is closest to Sand Dollar?
The closest match in our Solid Coated catalog to Sand Dollar (13-1106) is 482 C at #DBC8B6, with a perceptual difference of approximately ΔE 2000 = 1.69. This is a very close match and is likely suitable for print reproduction.
How do I use Sand Dollar in my design?
For digital design, use the HEX value #DECDBE — it will render correctly across browsers. For print design, specify the Pantone TCX reference 13-1106 to your printer, or convert to the closest Solid Coated (C) code (482 C). For textile and fashion applications, the TCX code itself is the standard — no conversion is necessary if your manufacturer works with Pantone textile references.