Head in the Sand Color – #ebe2de: Codes and Complete Breakdown
By
Published on
The Head in the Sand color hex code is #ebe2de, and it is composed of 92% red, 89% green and 87% blue.
Head in the Sand is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Head in the Sand color (#ebe2de) against dark backgrounds.

Head in the Sand Color Shades
Complementary colors
Triadic colors
Tints or lighter colors
Darker colors
Analogous colors
Monochromatic colors
#ebe2de
Head in the Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Head in the Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ebe2de |
| RGB | rgb(235,226,222) |
| HSL | hsl(18,24.5%,89.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 4, 6, 8 |
| HSV | 18, 6, 92 |
| RGB % | 92, 89, 87 |
| XYZ | 74.6, 77.3, 80.1 |
| LAB | 90.5, 2.3, 3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | White |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.28 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.47 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Head in the Sand Color
#9aa0a2

Tank Head
#ee9977

Pochard Duck Head
#d63756

Match Head
#344d56

Iron Head
#ebe2de

Head in the Sand
#605972

Head Over Heels
#d1dde1

Head in the Clouds
#eceacf

Garlic Head








