Desert Sand Color – #edc9af: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desert Sand color hex code is #edc9af, and it is composed of 93% red, 79% green and 69% blue.
Desert Sand is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 26% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.55:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Desert Sand color (#edc9af) against dark backgrounds.

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Desert Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desert Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #edc9af |
| RGB | rgb(237,201,175) |
| HSL | hsl(25,63.3%,80.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 26, 7 |
| HSV | 25, 26, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 79, 69 |
| XYZ | 63.5, 62.9, 49.3 |
| LAB | 83.4, 8.7, 17.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 26% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.55 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.57 (passes WCAG AA) |
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