Beach Dune
Also known as: Distant Valley, Good to Grow, Sandwashed, Chopped Almonds
Beach Dune is a soft, gentle orange that reads as friendly and enthusiastic. It shines in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.99:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Beach Dune color codes
- HEX
- #C6BB9C
- RGB
- rgb(198, 187, 156)
- RGBA
- rgba(198, 187, 156, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(44, 27%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(44, 21%, 78%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 21%, 22%)
- LAB
- lab(76.2 0.3 17.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.3% 0.044 90.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 1000 — Green beige#CDBA88 · ΔE 5.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Beach Dune works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Beach Dune
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Beach Dune by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.91:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.99:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Beach Dune background: #000000
Palettes featuring Beach Dune
Beach Dune with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beach Dune
Beach Dune triad
Similar colors
- Lush#C5BDA0 · ΔE 1.4
- Moth#CBC1A2 · ΔE 1.6
- Trail Dust#D0C4AC · ΔE 3.7
- Fiji Sands#D8CAA9 · ΔE 4.1
- Khaki#C3B091 · ΔE 4.4
- Ash#BEBAA7 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Beach Dune is closest to Arctic Ice.
Beach Dune FAQs
What color is Beach Dune?
Beach Dune is a medium orange with the hex code #C6BB9C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 44°, 27% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Beach Dune?
The hex code for Beach Dune is #C6BB9C. In RGB it's rgb(198, 187, 156), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 21%, 22%).
What colors go well with Beach Dune?
Beach Dune pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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