Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX
PANTONE 16-1235 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX is HEX #BD8B69, RGB 189, 139, 105, and about CMYK 0, 26, 44, 26. It is a medium, moderate warm orange color. The best text color on it is black at 7.06:1.
| Family | Orange |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm |
| Lightness | Medium |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | warmth, optimism and friendliness |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #BD8B69 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | BD8B69 | |
| RGB | 189, 139, 105 | |
| RGB percent | 74.1%, 54.5%, 41.2% | |
| CMYK | 0, 26, 44, 26 | |
| HSL | 24, 39%, 58% | |
| HSV | 24, 44%, 74% | |
| LAB | 61.9, 14.8, 25.6 | |
| LCH | 61.9, 29.6, 60.1 | |
| Decimal | 12421993 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-sandstorm-16-1235-tcx: #BD8B69; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #BD8B69; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-sandstorm-16-1235-tcx': '#BD8B69' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.741, green: 0.545, blue: 0.412) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_sandstorm_16_1235_tcx">#BD8B69</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFBD8B69) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"sandstorm-16-1235-tcx","name":"Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX","hex":"#BD8B69"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Accessibility
The best text color on Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX is black, with a contrast ratio of 7.06:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #BD8B69 on white | 2.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BD8B69 on black | 7.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #BD8B69 | 2.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #BD8B69 | 7.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX
7.06:1
Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX on white
2.97:1
Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX on near black
6.35:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX is built here as C0 M26 Y44 K26. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock. On uncoated paper expect it to look a little lighter and less saturated than on coated stock.
| CMYK build | C0 M26 Y44 K26 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 97% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
Similar Pantone colors
More orange colors
Questions about Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX?
HEX #BD8B69, equivalent to RGB 189, 139, 105. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX?
A process build of C0 M26 Y44 K26. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color, medium and moderate, with a hue of 24 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Sandstorm 16-1235 TCX?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 7.06:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.