Sandpaper Color – #d7b1a5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sandpaper color hex code is #d7b1a5, and it is composed of 84% red, 69% green and 65% blue.
Sandpaper is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.96:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sandpaper color (#d7b1a5) against dark backgrounds.

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Sandpaper Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sandpaper, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d7b1a5 |
| RGB | rgb(215,177,165) |
| HSL | hsl(14,38.5%,74.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 18, 23, 16 |
| HSV | 14, 23, 84 |
| RGB % | 84, 69, 65 |
| XYZ | 50.5, 48.6, 42.3 |
| LAB | 75.2, 11.9, 11.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.96 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.72 (passes WCAG AA) |









