Sandstorm (#ECD540) Color Meaning and Information

Sandstorm (#ECD540) Color Information

Sandstorm (#ECD540) RGB value is (236, 213, 64). The hex color red value is 236, green is 213, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 82 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 73 percent, 7 percent.

Sandstorm

#ECD540

rgb(236, 213, 64)

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Sandstorm (#ECD540) Color Meaning

Sandstorm (#ECD540) radiates dynamic energy, alertness, and natural vibrancy. This bright yellow Sandstorm (#ECD540) mirrors desert sunlight and energetic landscapes, evoking attention and action. Psychologically, it stimulates focus, creativity, and proactive behavior, encouraging mental engagement and adaptability. Culturally, Sandstorm (#ECD540) appears in fashion, branding, and outdoor signaling, symbolizing liveliness, initiative, and visual prominence. Spiritually, it channels vitality, empowerment, and conscious awareness, promoting active engagement with one’s environment. Its radiant tone energizes while remaining rooted in natural, earthy inspiration.

Color Conversion

Convert Sandstorm (#ECD540) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#ECD540

RGB

rgb(236, 213, 64)

HSL

hsl(52°, 82%, 59%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 10%, 73%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(52°, 73%, 93%)

XYZ

59.3117 65.7915 14.4235

Yxy

65.7915 0.4251 0.4715

Hunter Lab

81.1120 -2.4291 13.6784

CIE-Lab

84.8900 -7.5989 71.9953

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)

93%

Green213 / 255 (84%)

84%

Blue64 / 255 (25%)

25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta10 / 100 (10%)

Yellow73 / 100 (73%)

73%

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

Sandstorm (#ECD540) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Sandstorm (#ECD540) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Sandstorm (#ECD540) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#ECD540

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.48:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ECD540 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Sandstorm (#ECD540)

protanopia

#e2e264

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ECD540;

Text Color

color: #ECD540;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ECD540;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ECD54040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ECD540;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECD540 0%, #a08d10 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Sandstorm (#ECD540) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.