White Sand
Also known as: Venetian Lace, Ceylon Cream, Old Pearls, Marquee White
As a pale take on orange, White Sand carries playful and vibrant energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of White Sand
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.18:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.76:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a White Sand background: #000000
Palettes featuring White Sand
White Sand with its complement
Soft neighbors of White Sand
White Sand triad
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.
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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