#B5AA97 — Desert Dune Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#B5AA97

≈ Desert Dune

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On white

2.29:1

Fails AA

On black

7.63:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(7.63:1)

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Hue38°Saturation17%Brightness71%

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Normal vision#B5AA97

Protanopia#AFAA96

Deuteranopia#B2AC97

Tritanopia#BBA6A5

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Desert Dune

Desert Dune sits in the orange family. Pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

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Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameDesert Dune#B5AB9CΔE 1.6 CSS nameTan#D2B48CΔE 9.0 Web-safe#999999#999999ΔE 10.5

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Desert Dune — meaning & where to use it

Desert Dune is a bright orange — it reads as warm, friendly and inviting. It's a natural fit for lifestyle, wellness and playful consumer brands, and cheerful call-to-action buttons. To keep it balanced, pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme.

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