Sierra Sand Color – #afa28f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sierra Sand color hex code is #afa28f, and it is composed of 69% red, 64% green and 56% blue.
Sierra Sand is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.5:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sierra Sand color (#afa28f) against dark backgrounds.

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Sierra Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sierra Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #afa28f |
| RGB | rgb(175,162,143) |
| HSL | hsl(36,16.7%,62.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 18, 31 |
| HSV | 36, 18, 69 |
| RGB % | 69, 64, 56 |
| XYZ | 35.6, 36.9, 31.2 |
| LAB | 67.2, 1.8, 11.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.5 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.39 (passes WCAG AA) |
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