White Sand
Also known as: Venetian Lace , Ceylon Cream , Old Pearls , Marquee White
White Sand is what happens when orange turns pale and lively. The effect is playful and vibrant, made for friendly UI accents and children's products. Reach for a blue companion shade to give White Sand maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.76:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
White Sand color codes
- HEX
- #F5EBD8
- RGB
- rgb(245, 235, 216)
- RGBA
- rgba(245, 235, 216, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(39, 59%, 90%)
- HSV
- hsv(39, 12%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(93.5 1.2 10.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.3% 0.027 83.5)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
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: antiquewhite #FAEBD7 · ΔE 2.2
- RAL 9001: Cream #EFEBDC · ΔE 2.8 · 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 White Sand works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of White 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 White 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 1.18:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.76:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a White Sand background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring White Sand
White Sand with its complement
Soft neighbors of White Sand
White Sand triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fusilli #F1E8D6 · ΔE 0.8
- Long Beach #FAEFDF · ΔE 1.8
- Flashlight #F9EED6 · ΔE 1.9
- Pita #F5E7D2 · ΔE 1.9
- Eggshell #F0EAD6 · ΔE 2.1
- Mascarpone #ECE6D4 · ΔE 2.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of White Sand is closest to Cotton Boll .
FAQ
White Sand FAQs
What color is White Sand?
White Sand is a light orange with the hex code #F5EBD8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 39°, 59% saturation, and 90% lightness.
What is the hex code for White Sand?
The hex code for White Sand is #F5EBD8. In RGB it's rgb(245, 235, 216), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 4%).
What colors go well with White Sand?
White 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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