Dark Sand Color – #a88f59: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dark Sand color hex code is #a88f59, and it is composed of 66% red, 56% green and 35% blue.
Dark Sand is a light, muted, and warm color at 47% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.12:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dark Sand color (#a88f59) against dark backgrounds.

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Dark Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dark Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a88f59 |
| RGB | rgb(168,143,89) |
| HSL | hsl(41,31.2%,50.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 47, 34 |
| HSV | 41, 47, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 56, 35 |
| XYZ | 27.8, 28.7, 13.5 |
| LAB | 60.5, 2.1, 32.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.12 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.74 (passes WCAG AA) |
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