Dusty Sand Color – #bdbaae: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dusty Sand color hex code is #bdbaae, and it is composed of 74% red, 73% green and 68% blue.
Dusty Sand is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 8% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.94:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dusty Sand color (#bdbaae) against dark backgrounds.

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Dusty Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dusty Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bdbaae |
| RGB | rgb(189,186,174) |
| HSL | hsl(48,10.2%,71.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 8, 26 |
| HSV | 48, 8, 74 |
| RGB % | 74, 73, 68 |
| XYZ | 46.2, 49, 47.1 |
| LAB | 75.5, -1.1, 6.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.94 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
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