Desert Dune
Also known as: Feather Grey , Langdon Dove , Tungsten , Fine Greige
Desert Dune is what happens when orange turns soft and muted. The effect is warm and inviting, made for children's products and fitness brands. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.27:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Desert Dune color codes
- HEX
- #B5AB9C
- RGB
- rgb(181, 171, 156)
- RGBA
- rgba(181, 171, 156, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 14%, 66%)
- HSV
- hsv(36, 14%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(70.5 1.8 9.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.5% 0.024 78.2)
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: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 7032: Pebble grey #B9B9A8 · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Desert 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: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Desert 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 Desert 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 2.27:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.27:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Desert Dune background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Desert Dune
Desert Dune with its complement
Soft neighbors of Desert Dune
Desert Dune triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mercurial #B6B0A9 · ΔE 3.8
- Dove #B3ADA7 · ΔE 4.1
- Moonbeam #C2B8AE · ΔE 4.4
- Taupedo #BAAEA8 · ΔE 5.1
- Zen Pebble #BAB8AD · ΔE 5.1
- Pelican #C1BCAC · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Desert Dune is closest to Sailor Boy .
FAQ
Desert Dune FAQs
What color is Desert Dune?
Desert Dune is a medium orange with the hex code #B5AB9C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 36°, 14% saturation, and 66% lightness.
What is the hex code for Desert Dune?
The hex code for Desert Dune is #B5AB9C. In RGB it's rgb(181, 171, 156), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 29%).
What colors go well with Desert Dune?
Desert 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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