Sand Color – #e2ca76: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sand color hex code is #e2ca76, and it is composed of 89% red, 79% green and 46% blue.
Sand is a light, muted, and warm color at 48% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.62:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sand color (#e2ca76) against dark backgrounds.

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Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e2ca76 |
| RGB | rgb(226,202,118) |
| HSL | hsl(47,65.1%,67.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 48, 11 |
| HSV | 47, 48, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 79, 46 |
| XYZ | 55.8, 59.7, 25.7 |
| LAB | 81.7, -2.3, 44.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 48% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.62 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.94 (passes WCAG AA) |
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