Color Name: Desert Sand
Hex Color Code: #EDC9AF
RGB Color Code: RGB(237, 201, 175)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 15.2%, 26.2%, 7.1%
Color Family (Hue): Beige





Desert sand is a deep tone of beige. Crayola formulated the color 'Desert Sand' in 1998, which is part of the Crayola Crayon's list.

What color is Desert Sand?

Desert Sand color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Desert Sand is #EDC9AF, and the RGB color code is RGB(237, 201, 175).

In the RGB color model, Desert Sand has a red value of 237, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.2% magenta, 26.2% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 63.3 % saturation, and 80.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Desert Sand has a hue of 25.2° (degrees), 26.2 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.


Desert Sand is cool or warm?

The color Desert Sand is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Desert Sand?

Desert Sand has an LRV of nearly 63. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Desert Sand (Color - Crayola Crayons) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(237, 201, 175)
Red
237 (92.9%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.19%
Yellow
26.16%
Key
7.06%

HSL

HSL(25.16deg, 63.3 %, 80.8 %)

Hue
25.16°
Saturation
63.27 %.
Lightness
80.78 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 65, 24)
Red
28 (10.8%)
Yellow
65 (25.4%)
Blue
24 (9.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.16°
Saturation
26.16 %.
Brightness / Value
92.94 %.

HWB

H: 25.16°

W: 68.63 %

B: 7.06 %

XYZ

X : 63.55

Y : 62.87

Z : 49.34

YXY

Y1 : 62.87

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 7.06%

M : 21.18%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 62.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.6YR 8.2/3.6

CIE-Lab

L : 83.38

A : 8.87

B : 17.71

CIE-Lch

L : 83.38

C : 19.81

H : 63.4

CIE-Luv

L : 83.38

U : 24.18

V : 23.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.29

A : 4.3

B : 18.61






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Desert Sand (Color - Crayola Crayons)


Here are the colors similar to Desert Sand (Color - Crayola Crayons). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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Apricot
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
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Coffee Foam
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
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Nude
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Desert Sand color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Desert Sand to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 4030 C
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
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PANTONE 475 C
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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PANTONE 474 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 4043 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Desert Sand color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Desert Sand to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


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#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Desert Sand (Color - Crayola Crayons)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Desert Sand (Color - Crayola Crayons). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints


Desert Sand color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Desert Sand to PPG Paints


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Peach Darling (PPG1201-3)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
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Peach Beauty (PPG18-27)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
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Caramel Ice (PPG1202-4)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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Maple Granola (PPG16-25)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Desert Sand color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Desert Sand to Dunn-Edwards


#EDCCB3
Cashew Nut (DE 5261)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
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Adobe South (DEC 709)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#E2C4AF
Gypsum Rose (DET 452)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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Peaches 'n' Cream (DET 451)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Desert Sand color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Desert Sand to Benjamin Moore


#F0CEB6
Melon Cup (101)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
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Careless Whispers (1214)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
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Forever Young (066)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#F4CBB3
Orange Creamsicle (059)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)





Behr


Desert Sand color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Desert Sand to Behr


#EDC8B1
Sweet Pastel (MQ3-39)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
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Apricot Freeze (M210-3)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
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Pale Coral (PPU3-07)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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Cockleshell (MQ1-31)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


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#EEC6AC
Special Peach (2004-6B)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
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Heirloom Apricot (P009)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#F0CCAC
Cinnamon Foam (V085-2)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Misty Loch (8003-12C)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Desert Sand color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Desert Sand to Sherwin Williams


#EBCCB3
Sweet Orange (SW 6351)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#ECCEB9
Aristocrat Peach (SW 0027)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
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Peach Fuzz (SW 6344)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#EDD0B6
Creamery (SW 6358)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

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