Desert Sandstorm Color – #b9a795: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desert Sandstorm color hex code is #b9a795, and it is composed of 73% red, 65% green and 58% blue.
Desert Sandstorm is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 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 Sandstorm color (#b9a795) against dark backgrounds.

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Desert Sandstorm Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desert Sandstorm, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b9a795 |
| RGB | rgb(185,167,149) |
| HSL | hsl(30,20.5%,65.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 19, 27 |
| HSV | 30, 19, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 65, 58 |
| XYZ | 39.3, 40.1, 34.1 |
| LAB | 69.5, 3.8, 11.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.33 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.02 (passes WCAG AA) |
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