Beach Dune
Also known as: Distant Valley , Good to Grow , Sandwashed , Chopped Almonds
Beach Dune brings a warm and inviting feel to a palette. This soft orange suits friendly UI accents and children's products. 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Beach Dune
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.91:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.99:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Beach Dune background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Beach Dune
Beach Dune with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beach Dune
Beach Dune triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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