Sand Brown
#CBA560  ·  hsl(38.7, 50.7%, 58.6%)
Tints & Shades
#382B12
#5A451D
#7C5E29
#9E7834
#BF923F
#CBA560
#D3B278
#DBC090
#E2CDA7
#EADBBF
#F2E8D7
Color Values
Hex #CBA560
RGB 203, 165, 96
HSL hsl(38.7, 50.7%, 58.6%)
CMYK 0%, 19%, 53%, 20%
CSS Variable
--color-sand-brown: #CBA560;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
2.31:1 ratio
AA Normal ✗ AA Large ✗ AAA ✗
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
9.09:1 ratio
AA Normal ✓ AA Large ✓ AAA ✓
About this color

Sand Brown — Sand Brown shares the warm, pale tone of dry beach sand, giving it its name. It belongs to the Orange and Brown family: a medium-toned, moderately saturated tone with hex code #CBA560 and RGB values of 203, 165, 96. Its dominant channel values give it a warm undertone that reads as moderately saturated rather than flat. Sand Brown pairs well with cool grays for a modern, balanced look and works nicely in packaging design. Nearest neighbors: tangerine.

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