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Information about Quicksand color

#C3988B - Quicksand color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C3988B ("Quicksand") belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(195, 152, 139) — 76.5% red, 59.6% green, 54.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 17 / 22 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #C3988B reads as a moderately toned earthy red and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Khaki Rose (#C5908E). Slightly further away sit Oriental Pink (#C28E88) and Mushroom (#BA9E88).

The recipe behind #C3988B is rgb(195, 152, 139), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C3988B: 8.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for white. The name "Quicksand" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Quicksand color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Quicksand color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Quicksand

#C3988B
#CEABA0

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#DAC0B8

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#E6D5CF

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#F2EAE7

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White

#FFFFFF

Quicksand color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Quicksand

#C3988B
#AB6F5D

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#835243

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#57362D

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#2B1B16

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Black

#000000

Quicksand color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Quicksand

#C3988B
#B69085

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#AA8B82

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#9D8780

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#8E837F

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Grey

#808080

Quicksand color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#A9C289

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#C0C289

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#C2AD89

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Quicksand

#C3988B
#C28992

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#C289A9

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#C289C0

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Quicksand color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
#C3988B
Quicksand

#C3988B

#89B5C2
#89B5C2

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
#C3988B
Quicksand

#C3988B

#8998C2
#8998C2

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#89C2B3
#89C2B3

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#C2B389
#C2B389

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#C3988B
Quicksand

#C3988B

#C28998
#C28998

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#C3988B
Quicksand

#C3988B

#89C297
#89C297

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#9789C2
#9789C2

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#C3988B
Quicksand

#C3988B

#B5C289
#B5C289

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#89B5C2
#89B5C2

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#9789C2
#9789C2

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#C3988B
Quicksand

#C3988B

#98C289
#98C289

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#89B5C2
#89B5C2

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#B389C2
#B389C2

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Nearest named colors to Quicksand

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Khaki Rose color link
Khaki Rose

#C5908E

Oriental Pink color link
Oriental Pink

#C28E88

Mushroom color link
Mushroom

#BA9E88

Rosy Brown color link
Rosy Brown

#BC8F8F

Light Ash Brown color link
Light Ash Brown

#C2A487

Nude Brown color link
Nude Brown

#BC9E82

Pure Beige color link
Pure Beige

#C09E80

Rustic Beige color link
Rustic Beige

#BBA084

Okey Dokey color link
Okey Dokey

#BCA184

Rodeo Dust color link
Rodeo Dust

#C7A384

Del Rio color link
Del Rio

#B5998E

Tuscany color link
Tuscany

#C09999

Quicksand color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#C3988B - Quicksand color image Quicksand color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
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#C3988B - Quicksand color image Quicksand color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#C3988B - Quicksand color image Quicksand color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C3988B
  • RGB195, 152, 139
  • CMYK0, 17, 22, 24
  • CSSrgb(195, 152, 139)
  • HSL14°, 32%, 65%
  • HSL Precise13.929°, 31.818%, 65.49%
  • HSV14°, 29%, 76%
  • HSB14°, 29%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.765
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • GLSLvec3(0.765, 0.596, 0.545)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.765, 0.596, 0.545, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.765, 0.596, 0.545)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDC3988B
  • DECIMAL ID12818571
  • Name Length9
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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