Sandshell Color – #d6c8b8: Codes and Complete Breakdown

The Sandshell color hex code is #d6c8b8, and it is composed of 84% red, 78% green and 72% blue.

Sandshell is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.

For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sandshell color (#d6c8b8) against dark backgrounds.

Sandshell color

Sandshell Color Shades

Complementary colors

  1. #D6C8B8

  2. #9EB1C7

Triadic colors

  1. #D6C8B8

  2. #9EC7B4

  3. #B49EC7

Tints or lighter colors

  1. #E9E1D8

  2. #FBFAF9

Darker colors

  1. #C3AF98

  2. #B19677

  3. #9B7D5A

  4. #7B6347

  5. #5B4934

Analogous colors

  1. #D6B8C6

  2. #D6B9B8

  3. #D6C8B8

  4. #D5D6B8

  5. #C6D6B8

Monochromatic colors

  1. #C8A379

  2. #D3BCA1

  3. #E1D5C6

  4. #F2EDE8

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Sandshell Color Codes and Information

Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sandshell, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.

Data TypeValues/Details
Hex#d6c8b8
RGBrgb(214,200,184)
HSLhsl(32,26.8%,78%)
CMYK0, 7, 14, 16
HSV32, 14, 84
RGB %84, 78, 72
XYZ57, 59.1, 53.7
LAB81.3, 2, 9.8
Color CategoryLight
Color FamilyGray
Saturation14%
TemperatureWarm
Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff)1.64 (fails WCAG AA)
Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000)12.81 (passes WCAG AA)

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