Dune
Also known as: Bluff Stone, Eire, Polished Marble, Birch Beige
With its warm undertone, Dune (#D5C0A1) comes across as warm and inviting. Designers reach for it in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Dune plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.88:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Dune
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.77:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.88:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Dune background: #000000
Palettes featuring Dune
Dune with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dune
Dune triad
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.
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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