Trail Dust
Also known as: Nomadic Taupe, Threaded Loom, Dry Riverbed, Yuma Sand
Trail Dust is what happens when orange turns soft and gentle. The effect is warm and inviting, made for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (12.17:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Trail Dust color codes
- HEX
- #D0C4AC
- RGB
- rgb(208, 196, 172)
- RGBA
- rgba(208, 196, 172, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(40, 28%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(40, 17%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(79.7 1.4 13.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.4% 0.035 84.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 8.0
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Trail Dust works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Trail Dust
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Trail Dust 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 1.73:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.17:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Trail Dust background: #000000
Palettes featuring Trail Dust
Trail Dust with its complement
Soft neighbors of Trail Dust
Trail Dust triad
Similar colors
- Berber#D8CFB6 · ΔE 3.0
- Warm Oats#D8CFBA · ΔE 3.0
- Moth#CBC1A2 · ΔE 3.1
- Oatmeal#C9C1B1 · ΔE 3.1
- Fiji Sands#D8CAA9 · ΔE 3.2
- Tatami#DECCAF · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Trail Dust is closest to Maritime.
Trail Dust FAQs
What color is Trail Dust?
Trail Dust is a light orange with the hex code #D0C4AC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 28% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Trail Dust?
The hex code for Trail Dust is #D0C4AC. In RGB it's rgb(208, 196, 172), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 18%).
What colors go well with Trail Dust?
Trail Dust pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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