White Sand color: hex code #F5EBD8
White Sand has the hex code #F5EBD8. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 92.2% green and 84.7% blue (245, 235, 216).
Its hue angle is 39°, with 59% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 12% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.76:1).
White Sand (#F5EBD8) color codes
| HEX | #F5EBD8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 235, 216) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 92.2%, 84.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 59%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(39, 12%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.36, 0.24, 10.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.36, 10.42, 88.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(79.758, 83.788, 76.923) | |
| Decimal | 16116696 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with White 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 #F5EBD8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5EBD8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.76:1 | 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 #F5EBD8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0ead7Protanopia
no red cones#f3edd8Deuteranopia
no green cones#fae8e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5ebd8; }
.text { color: #f5ebd8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5ebd8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 235 216 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5ebd8, #f1f5d8); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Eggshell.
See #F5EBD8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F5EBD8?
- #F5EBD8 is a very light, moderate orange known as White Sand. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of White Sand?
- The RGB value is 245, 235, 216: 245 red, 235 green and 216 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of White Sand?
- The complementary color is #D8E2F5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5EBD8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.76:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.