Black Sand Color – #5b4e4b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Sand color hex code is #5b4e4b, and it is composed of 36% red, 31% green and 29% blue.
Black Sand is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.97:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Black Sand color (#5b4e4b) against light backgrounds.

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Black Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b4e4b |
| RGB | rgb(91,78,75) |
| HSL | hsl(11,9.6%,32.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 18, 64 |
| HSV | 11, 18, 36 |
| RGB % | 36, 31, 29 |
| XYZ | 8.3, 8.2, 7.8 |
| LAB | 34.4, 4.6, 3.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.97 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.64 (fails WCAG AA) |
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