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Color: Sandy Brown

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Category: orange
Color Source: web
Luminance: 46.6%
Color Formats

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HEX
#F4A460
RGB
244, 164, 96
HSL
28, 87, 67
HSV
28, 61, 96
CMYK
0, 33, 61, 4
LAB
74, 23, 47
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Sandy Brown for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Sandy Brown on White
2.03:1
Sandy Brown on Black
10.33:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Sandy Brown backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Sandy Brown and create color schemes.

About Sandy Brown Color

The Sandy Brown color (#F4A460) is a orange color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Sandy Brown, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Sandy Brown has the hexadecimal code #F4A460 and RGB values of 244, 164, 96. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 28°, saturation of 87%, and lightness of 67%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Sandy Brown.

Associated Emotions

Enthusiasm, creativity, warmth, adventure, fun

Symbolism & Meaning

Energy, vitality, playfulness, affordability

Marketing & Branding

Creates excitement, promotes impulse buying, appears friendly

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Sandy Brown in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Sandy Brown.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

620-750nm

Color Purity

87%

Brightness Index

171/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Sandy Brown.

CSS Examples

background-color: #F4A460;
color: #F4A460;
border: 2px solid #F4A460;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #F4A46033;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #F4A460, #ffd793);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Sandy Brown in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Sandy Brown as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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