Sandworm
Also known as: Vacherin Cheese , Citrus Punch , Yellow Dragon , Light Shōshin Yellow
On screen, Sandworm registers as bright and alert: a soft yellow at home in highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 17.01:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Sandworm color codes
- HEX
- #FCE883
- RGB
- rgb(252, 232, 131)
- RGBA
- rgba(252, 232, 131, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 95%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 48%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 48%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(92.1 -2.4 51.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.6% 0.124 98.4)
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 3.2
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 7.2 · 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 Sandworm works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sandworm
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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 Sandworm 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 1.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.01:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sandworm background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sandworm
Sandworm with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sandworm
Sandworm triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sweet Corn #F9E176 · ΔE 2.0
- Beekeeper #F6E491 · ΔE 2.9
- Cornflake #F0E68C · ΔE 3.2
- Limon #F7EB73 · ΔE 3.3
- Drover #FBEB9B · ΔE 3.5
- Goldilocks #FFF39A · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sandworm is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Sandworm FAQs
What color is Sandworm?
Sandworm is a light yellow with the hex code #FCE883. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 95% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sandworm?
The hex code for Sandworm is #FCE883. In RGB it's rgb(252, 232, 131), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 48%, 1%).
What colors go well with Sandworm?
Sandworm pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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