Sandstorm - Palette

A warm color combination designed for visual harmony, accessibility, and professional design applications.

#C2B280

RGB(194, 178, 128)

#CFBE96

RGB(207, 190, 150)

#DCCBAC

RGB(220, 203, 172)

#E9D8C2

RGB(233, 216, 194)

#F6E5D8

RGB(246, 229, 216)

Color Properties

Color HEX RGB HSL Luminance Temperature
#C2B280 RGB(194, 178, 128) HSL(45, 35%, 63%) 177 / 255 Warm
#CFBE96 RGB(207, 190, 150) HSL(42, 37%, 70%) 191 / 255 Warm
#DCCBAC RGB(220, 203, 172) HSL(39, 41%, 77%) 205 / 255 Warm
#E9D8C2 RGB(233, 216, 194) HSL(34, 47%, 84%) 219 / 255 Warm
#F6E5D8 RGB(246, 229, 216) HSL(26, 63%, 91%) 233 / 255 Warm

Accessibility & Readability

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliance ensures your design is usable by everyone, including people with visual impairments. The following contrast ratios measure readability between foreground and background colors.

Combination Contrast Ratio WCAG AA WCAG AAA Status
Aa
Primary text on primary background
1.15:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Primary text on secondary background
1.32:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Accent text on primary background
1.72:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Aa
Black text on secondary background
13.18:1 Pass Pass AA Compliant
Aa
White text on primary background
2.11:1 Fail Fail Fails AA
Understanding WCAG Contrast Requirements AA Standard: Minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text (18pt+).
AAA Standard: Enhanced requirement of 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.
Large Text: 18pt (24px) or 14pt (18.5px) bold.

Color Details

Each color includes HEX, RGB, and CMYK values for both digital and print applications.

#C2B280
RGB RGB(194, 178, 128)
CMYK 24% / 30% / 50% / 24%
#CFBE96
RGB RGB(207, 190, 150)
CMYK 19% / 25% / 41% / 19%
#DCCBAC
RGB RGB(220, 203, 172)
CMYK 14% / 20% / 33% / 14%
#E9D8C2
RGB RGB(233, 216, 194)
CMYK 9% / 15% / 24% / 9%
#F6E5D8
RGB RGB(246, 229, 216)
CMYK 4% / 10% / 15% / 4%

Interactive Preview

Test how this palette performs in real-world UI scenarios.

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Live Preview Area

Secondary Heading

This sample text demonstrates how your selected color combinations work together in a real design context. You can test this link to see how interactive elements appear.

Pro Tip: Aim for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for body text to ensure readability.

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Design Applications

Web & UI Design

Perfect for modern websites, dashboards, and application interfaces where visual hierarchy and user experience matter.

Brand Identity

Establish consistent brand recognition across logos, marketing collateral, and digital presence with these harmonious colors.

Print & Packaging

CMYK values provided ensure accurate color reproduction for business cards, brochures, and product packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply copy the HEX or RGB values from the color cards above and paste them directly into Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop, or any design software. Most design tools accept both HEX and RGB formats.

HEX (Hexadecimal) is primarily used for web design. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is for digital screens. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) is used for print materials. This palette provides all three formats for versatility.

Yes, all color palettes on this platform are completely free for both personal and commercial use. No attribution is required, though it's always appreciated.