Dune
Also known as: Bluff Stone , Eire , Polished Marble , Birch Beige
On screen, Dune registers as warm and inviting: a soft orange at home in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Dune plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.88:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Dune color codes
- HEX
- #D5C0A1
- RGB
- rgb(213, 192, 161)
- RGBA
- rgba(213, 192, 161, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 38%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(36, 24%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 24%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(78.9 4.1 18.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.7% 0.048 77.6)
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: tan #D2B48C · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 1014: Ivory #DDC49A · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Dune works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of 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 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 1.77:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.88:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Dune background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dune
Dune with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dune
Dune triad
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Similar colors
- Cosy Wool #D1B99B · ΔE 2.2
- Crepe #D4BC94 · ΔE 2.8
- Larb Gai #DFC6AA · ΔE 3.0
- Macadamia #E1CCAF · ΔE 3.1
- Tatami #DECCAF · ΔE 3.1
- Goldfrapp #CEB790 · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dune is closest to Breeze .
FAQ
Dune FAQs
What color is Dune?
Dune is a light orange with the hex code #D5C0A1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 36°, 38% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dune?
The hex code for Dune is #D5C0A1. In RGB it's rgb(213, 192, 161), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 24%, 16%).
What colors go well with Dune?
Dune pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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