Golden Sand (#ddd06a) Color Meaning, Values and Psychology

Golden Sand (#ddd06a) Color Information

Golden Sand (#ddd06a) RGB value is (221, 208, 106). The hex color red value is 221, green is 208, and blue is 106. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 63%, and lightness of 64%, while the CMYK process values are 0%, 6%, 52%, and 13%.

Colors that pair well with Golden Sand (#ddd06a) include Buff (#DAA06D), Inchworm (#B2EC5D), and Cool Horizon (#76ABDF), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Pearl Aqua (#81D8D0), French Mauve (#D473D4), and Medium Slate Blue (#7B68EE) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Golden Sand color swatch with hex value #DDD06A and RGB value (221,208,106)

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Golden Sand (#ddd06a) Color Meaning

Golden Sand (#DDD06A) belongs to soft muted yellow-gold tones with earthy undertones. It mirrors sunlit dunes, grain fields, and weathered stone. The shade feels luminous yet gentle. Golden Sand (#DDD06A) conveys natural warmth and openness. Symbolically, Golden Sand (#DDD06A) represents optimism, abundance, and steady growth. It signals patience and subtle energy. In color psychology, muted golds promote calm focus, optimism, and mental clarity. Golden Sand (#DDD06A) feels light, uplifting, and secure. Culturally, sand tones appear in desert landscapes, traditional architecture, and craft materials. They symbolize fertility, resilience, and timeless beauty. In modern design, Golden Sand (#DDD06A) adds warmth, soft highlights, and natural appeal. The color feels organic, radiant, and stable.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Golden Sand (#ddd06a) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX

#ddd06a

RGB

rgb(221, 208, 106)

HSL

hsl(53°, 63%, 64%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 6%, 52%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(53°, 52%, 87%)

XYZ

54.9762 61.5245 22.6135

Yxy

61.5245 0.3952 0.4423

Hunter Lab

78.4376 -2.5531 10.2597

CIE-Lab

82.6599 -8.6619 51.6630

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Golden Sand (#ddd06a) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red221 / 255 (87%)

87%

Green208 / 255 (82%)

82%

Blue106 / 255 (42%)

42%

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow52 / 100 (52%)

52%

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

A full range of Golden Sand (#ddd06a) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Golden Sand (#ddd06a) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

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 Complementary

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

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Golden Sand (#ddd06a) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#ddd06a

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.58:1

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Normal Text

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UI Components

1.58:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Golden Sand (#ddd06a) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.