Shifting Sand Color – #d6c0ab: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shifting Sand color hex code is #d6c0ab, and it is composed of 84% red, 75% green and 67% blue.
Shifting Sand is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shifting Sand color (#d6c0ab) against dark backgrounds.

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Shifting Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shifting Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d6c0ab |
| RGB | rgb(214,192,171) |
| HSL | hsl(29,34.4%,75.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 20, 16 |
| HSV | 29, 20, 84 |
| RGB % | 84, 75, 67 |
| XYZ | 53.9, 54.9, 46.3 |
| LAB | 79, 4.4, 13.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.75 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.99 (passes WCAG AA) |
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