Sand
Also known as: Dijon Mustard , Green Papaya , Protoss , Dusky Citron
Sand brings a sunny and uplifting feel to a palette. This soft yellow suits 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sand
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.62:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.94:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sand background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sand
Sand with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sand
Sand triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Sand : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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