Downing Sand Color – #cbbca5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Downing Sand color hex code is #cbbca5, and it is composed of 80% red, 74% green and 65% blue.
Downing Sand is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Downing Sand color (#cbbca5) against dark backgrounds.

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Downing Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Downing Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cbbca5 |
| RGB | rgb(203,188,165) |
| HSL | hsl(36,26.8%,72.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 19, 20 |
| HSV | 36, 19, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 74, 65 |
| XYZ | 49.4, 51.4, 42.9 |
| LAB | 76.9, 1.5, 13.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.28 (passes WCAG AA) |
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