Sandstorm Color – #ecd540: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sandstorm color hex code is #ecd540, and it is composed of 93% red, 84% green and 25% blue.
Sandstorm is a light, bright, and warm color at 73% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sandstorm color (#ecd540) against dark backgrounds.

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Sandstorm Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sandstorm, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ecd540 |
| RGB | rgb(236,213,64) |
| HSL | hsl(52,81.9%,58.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 73, 7 |
| HSV | 52, 73, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 84, 25 |
| XYZ | 59.3, 65.8, 14.4 |
| LAB | 84.9, -7.6, 72.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 73% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.48 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.16 (passes WCAG AA) |









