Classic Sand
A versatile light neutral.
#BAAE87
rgb(186, 174, 135)
Color formats
HEX
#BAAE87
RGB
rgb(186, 174, 135)
HSL
hsl(45.9, 27%, 62.9%)
HSV
hsv(45.9, 27.4%, 72.9%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6.5%, 27.4%, 27.1%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Classic Sand.
Lightest
#FFFFFF
Lighter
#DFDAC8
Base
#BAAE87
Darker
#8B7D50
Darkest
#4A432B
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Classic Sand works
Classic Sand (#BAAE87) is a versatile light neutral. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its warm undertone gives it an energetic, inviting feel — a good fit for friendly, expressive brands.
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