Hematitic Sand Color – #dc8c59: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Hematitic Sand color hex code is #dc8c59, and it is composed of 86% red, 55% green and 35% blue.
Hematitic Sand is a light, bright, and warm color at 60% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.65:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Hematitic Sand color (#dc8c59) against dark backgrounds.

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Hematitic Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Hematitic Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dc8c59 |
| RGB | rgb(220,140,89) |
| HSL | hsl(23,65.2%,60.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 36, 60, 14 |
| HSV | 23, 60, 86 |
| RGB % | 86, 55, 35 |
| XYZ | 40.7, 34.7, 14 |
| LAB | 65.5, 25.5, 39.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 60% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.65 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.94 (passes WCAG AA) |
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