Everything about the color Desert Sun | Meaning, Hex Code, symbolism

 Everything about the color Desert Sun | Meaning, Hex Code, symbolism
Everything about the color Desert Sun | Meaning, Hex Code, symbolism

A cross between orange and brown, Desert Sun is warm and welcoming without the youthful quality of tangerine or a brighter orange.

The Hex Code for Desert Sun is #C98D26.

Desert Sun, given its relatively neutral hue, is easily paired with nudes or even reds to create a vibrant palette. Unlike one of its base colors, orange, this color is not used to create lively and relaxing tropical settings. The meaning of Desert Sun palettes is more closely tied with luxury and timelessness.

Easily pair it with nudes for a sophisticated palette or with reds for a provocative and daring color palette.

Unlike its close relative bright orange, the somber desert sun is not used to illustrate tropical settings. It is, however, used to create a luxurious feeling, often symbolizing wealth and wisdom. Like its name suggests, Desert Sun is also associated with the desert, warm, dry climates, and, of course, the captivating and mysterious ancient Egyptian culture.

Desert Sun Color Code #C98D26
Desert Sun Color Code #C98D26

Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #C98D26 has RGB values of R: 78.8, G: 55.3, B: 14.9 ,and CMYK values of C: 0, M: 0.3, Y: 0.81, K:0.21.

Information about Desert Sun / #C98D26

In a RGB color space (made from three colored lights for red, green, and blue), hex #C98D26 is made of 78.8% red, 55.3% green, and 14.9% blue. In a CMYK color space (also known as process color, or four color, and used in color printing), hex #C98D26 is made of 0% cyan, 30% magenta, 81% yellow, and 21% black. Desert Sun has a hue angle of 37.9 degrees, a saturation of 68.2%, and a lightness of 46.9%.


Looking for a different hue? The following colors are related to Desert Sun.

  • Orange
  • Brown
  • Tangerine