Toes in the Sand color: hex code #F8DCBF
Toes in the Sand has the hex code #F8DCBF. It is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.3% red, 86.3% green and 74.9% blue (248, 220, 191).
Its hue angle is 31°, with 80% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 23% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.98:1).
Toes in the Sand (#F8DCBF) color codes
| HEX | #F8DCBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(248, 220, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.3%, 86.3%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 80%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(31, 23%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.35, 5.28, 17.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.35, 18.57, 73.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.709, 74.907, 59.856) | |
| Decimal | 16309439 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Toes in the Sand, 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 #F8DCBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F8DCBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.98:1 | 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 #F8DCBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6ddbdProtanopia
no red cones#ece3c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffd6d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f8dcbf; }
.text { color: #f8dcbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f8dcbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(248 220 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8dcbf, #f7f8bf); }Similar colors
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See #F8DCBF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F8DCBF?
- #F8DCBF is a very light, vivid orange known as Toes in the Sand. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Toes in the Sand?
- The RGB value is 248, 220, 191: 248 red, 220 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Toes in the Sand?
- The complementary color is #BFDBF8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F8DCBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.98:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.