What is the hex code for Sandy Brown?

The hex code for Sandy Brown is #F4A460. In RGB that is rgb(244, 164, 96), and in HSL it is hsl(28, 87%, 67%).

What RGB values make Sandy Brown?

Sandy Brown is 244 red, 164 green, and 96 blue, written as rgb(244, 164, 96).

Sandy Brown scores 2.03:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: sandybrown directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #F4A460.

#F4A460

Sandy Brown is an orange tone at #F4A460. It sits at 28 degrees on the color wheel with 87% saturation and 67% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Sandy Brown with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FDEDDF

Tint 60%

#FBDBBF

Tint 40%

#F8C8A0

Tint 20%

#F6B680

Base

#F4A460

Shade 20%

#C3834D

Shade 40%

#92623A

Shade 60%

#624226

Shade 80%

#312113

On white

Sample text

2.03:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

10.33:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Sandy Brown?: The hex code for Sandy Brown is #F4A460. In RGB that is rgb(244, 164, 96), and in HSL it is hsl(28, 87%, 67%).
What RGB values make Sandy Brown?: Sandy Brown is 244 red, 164 green, and 96 blue, written as rgb(244, 164, 96).
Is Sandy Brown readable as text on a white background?: Sandy Brown scores 2.03:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Sandy Brown a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: sandybrown directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #F4A460.