Dune Spice
Also known as: Truepenny , Orange Ballad , Pottery Clay , Thanksgiving
Few browns feel this lively. Dune Spice leans warm and earthy and grounded, which points it toward coffee and food branding and rustic interiors. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.31:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Dune Spice color codes
- HEX
- #B66E45
- RGB
- rgb(182, 110, 69)
- RGBA
- rgba(182, 110, 69, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(22, 45%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(22, 62%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 40%, 62%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(54.0 26.5 35.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.9% 0.107 49.4)
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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warm
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: chocolate #D2691E · ΔE 7.7
- RAL 8023: Orange brown #A65E2F · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Dune Spice works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dune Spice
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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 Dune Spice 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 3.96:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.31:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Dune Spice background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dune Spice
Dune Spice with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dune Spice
Dune Spice triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Oak Palace #BB6B41 · ΔE 1.6
- Bourbon #AF6C3E · ΔE 2.6
- Stroopwafel #A86F48 · ΔE 3.6
- Boho Copper #B96033 · ΔE 4.5
- Pheasant #C17C54 · ΔE 4.7
- Hazel #A36B4B · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dune Spice is closest to Swimmer .
FAQ
Dune Spice FAQs
What color is Dune Spice?
Dune Spice is a medium brown with the hex code #B66E45. In HSL terms it has a hue of 22°, 45% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dune Spice?
The hex code for Dune Spice is #B66E45. In RGB it's rgb(182, 110, 69), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 40%, 62%, 29%).
What colors go well with Dune Spice?
Dune Spice pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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