Desert sand color

A pale pinkish beige, like sand dunes in the Southwest at sunset. It's warmer than beige and softer than tan. It's a common choice for Southwestern decor, stucco homes and makeup bases.

Desert sand · #EDC9AF

About desert sand

Desert sand (#EDC9AF) is a warm, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the browns family. It mixes 237 red, 201 green and 175 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in Southwest decor, exterior paint, makeup.

Desert sand shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Desert sand color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Light blue

AnalogousClose to: Dusty pink, Vanilla

TriadicClose to: Celadon, Wisteria

Split complementaryClose to: Pastel turquoise, Periwinkle

TetradicClose to: Celadon, Light blue, Wisteria

Desert sand color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Desert sand

Analogous palette · Desert sand

Complementary palette · Desert sand

Triadic palette · Desert sand

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With an accent palette · Desert sand

Desert sand contrast with text

White textContrast 1.5:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 13.6:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --desert-sand: #EDC9AF;
  --desert-sand-rgb: 237, 201, 175;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--desert-sand); }
.text { color: var(--desert-sand); }

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Themed palettes with this color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for desert sand?

The hex code for desert sand is #EDC9AF. In RGB it is rgb(237, 201, 175), in HSL hsl(25, 63%, 81%) and in CMYK 0, 15, 26, 7.

What is the complementary color of desert sand?

Its complement on the color wheel is #AFD3ED, close to light blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on desert sand?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.5:1, while with black it is 13.6:1.