Quicksand Color – #ac9884: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Quicksand color hex code is #ac9884, and it is composed of 67% red, 60% green and 52% blue.
Quicksand is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.77:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Quicksand color (#ac9884) against dark backgrounds.

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Quicksand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Quicksand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ac9884 |
| RGB | rgb(172,152,132) |
| HSL | hsl(30,19.4%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 23, 33 |
| HSV | 30, 23, 67 |
| RGB % | 67, 60, 52 |
| XYZ | 32.4, 32.9, 26.5 |
| LAB | 64.1, 4.1, 13.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.77 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.58 (passes WCAG AA) |









