Sandworm
Also known as: Vacherin Cheese, Citrus Punch, Yellow Dragon, Light Shōshin Yellow
Part of the yellow family, Sandworm pairs a soft base with a bright and alert presence — ideal for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Sandworm
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.23:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.01:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sandworm background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sandworm
Sandworm with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sandworm
Sandworm triad
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.
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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