Sandy Brown Color – #f4a460: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sandy Brown color hex code is #f4a460, and it is composed of 96% red, 64% green and 38% blue.
Sandy Brown is a light, bright, and warm color at 61% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sandy Brown color (#f4a460) against dark backgrounds.

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Sandy Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sandy Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f4a460 |
| RGB | rgb(244,164,96) |
| HSL | hsl(28,87.1%,66.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 33, 61, 4 |
| HSV | 28, 61, 96 |
| RGB % | 96, 64, 38 |
| XYZ | 52.7, 46.6, 17.3 |
| LAB | 73.9, 23.1, 46.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 61% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.03 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.33 (passes WCAG AA) |
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