Base Sand Color – #bb9955: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Base Sand color hex code is #bb9955, and it is composed of 73% red, 60% green and 33% blue.
Base Sand is a light, muted, and warm color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Base Sand color (#bb9955) against dark backgrounds.

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Base Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Base Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bb9955 |
| RGB | rgb(187,153,85) |
| HSL | hsl(40,42.9%,53.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 18, 55, 27 |
| HSV | 40, 55, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 60, 33 |
| XYZ | 33.5, 34, 13.4 |
| LAB | 65, 4.2, 40.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
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