Fiji Sands color: hex code #D8CAA9
Fiji Sands has the hex code #D8CAA9. It is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 79.2% green and 66.3% blue (216, 202, 169).
Its hue angle is 42°, with 38% saturation and 75% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 22% yellow and 15% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.94:1).
Fiji Sands (#D8CAA9) color codes
| HEX | #D8CAA9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 202, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 79.2%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 38%, 75%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(42, 22%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.68, -0.37, 18.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.68, 18.27, 91.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.601, 59.706, 46.071) | |
| Decimal | 14207657 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fiji Sands, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D8CAA9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #D8CAA9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D8CAA9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d2c9a7Protanopia
no red cones#d6cdaaDeuteranopia
no green cones#e0c4c1Tritanopia
no blue cones#cbcbcbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d8caa9; }
.text { color: #d8caa9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d8caa9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 202 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d8caa9, #ced8a9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Buff.
See #D8CAA9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D8CAA9?
- #D8CAA9 is a light, desaturated orange known as Fiji Sands. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fiji Sands?
- The RGB value is 216, 202, 169: 216 red, 202 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fiji Sands?
- The complementary color is #A9B7D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D8CAA9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.94:1 and white text 1.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.