Sand
Also known as: Dijon Mustard, Green Papaya, Protoss, Dusky Citron
Sand brings a sunny and uplifting feel to any palette. This soft yellow is a natural fit for kids' apps and summer palettes. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.94:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Sand color codes
- HEX
- #E2CA76
- RGB
- rgb(226, 202, 118)
- RGBA
- rgba(226, 202, 118, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 65%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 48%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 48%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(82.0 0.7 44.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.1% 0.108 93.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 1000 — Green beige#CDBA88 · ΔE 7.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Sand works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Sand
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sand by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.62:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.94:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sand background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sand
Sand with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sand
Sand triad
Similar colors
- Protoss#E0C778 · ΔE 1.1
- Master Key#DDCC88 · ΔE 3.3
- Hay Day#DACD81 · ΔE 3.4
- Sprouted#F3D48B · ΔE 4.2
- Pancake#F7D788 · ΔE 4.4
- Macaroni#F3D085 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sand is closest to Sky High.
Sand FAQs
What color is Sand?
Sand is a medium yellow with the hex code #E2CA76. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 65% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sand?
The hex code for Sand is #E2CA76. In RGB it's rgb(226, 202, 118), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 48%, 11%).
What colors go well with Sand?
Sand pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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