Desert Sand

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EFCDB8?

RGB(239, 205, 184), HSL(22,9, 63,2%, 82,9%), CMYK(0,0%, 14,2%, 23,0%, 6,3%).

Q: Does #EFCDB8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1,49:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#EFCDB8

Crayola color

Desert Sand (#EFCDB8) is a pale, warm pinkish-beige from the Crayola palette, evoking the color of sun-bleached sand in arid desert landscapes. It is warmer and more peachy than standard beige, suggesting Saharan dunes, adobe architecture, and sun-weathered terracotta. It pairs well with turquoise, rust, and warm cream in Southwestern design palettes.

Farbwerte

HEX

#EFCDB8

RGB

239, 205, 184

HSL

22,9, 63,2%, 82,9%

HSV

22,9, 23,0%, 93,7%

CMYK

0,0%, 14,2%, 23,0%, 6,3%

OKLCH

0,8717 0,0478 53,6

Eigenschaften

Warm Hell Nächste: Desert Sand

Farbpsychologie

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.