Sanderling Color – #c8ab96: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sanderling color hex code is #c8ab96, and it is composed of 78% red, 67% green and 59% blue.
Sanderling is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 25% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sanderling color (#c8ab96) against dark backgrounds.

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Sanderling Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sanderling, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c8ab96 |
| RGB | rgb(200,171,150) |
| HSL | hsl(25,31.2%,68.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 25, 22 |
| HSV | 25, 25, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 67, 59 |
| XYZ | 43.9, 43.6, 35 |
| LAB | 72, 7.4, 14.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 25% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.72 (passes WCAG AA) |









