1. oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Desert Dune

Color Desert Dune orange (#b5ab9c):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Desert Dune orange (#b5ab9c):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
oranges

oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Desert Dune / #b5ab9c

The HTML HEX code is #b5ab9c. The corresponding color name is "Desert Dune". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 181%, Green (G): 171%, Blue (B): 156%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):14%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #b5ab9c has a hue of 36°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 66%. The HSV representation is 36° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 70, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 40, Y: 41, Z: 37. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6756, U (chrominance) = -0.0314, and V (chrominance) = 0.0300.

The decimal value of the color is 11905948. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E0DCD6 for a 20% lighter version and #867965 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b5ab9c, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5402 Kelvin (5402K).

The approximate wavelength of #b5ab9c is around 628.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Desert Dune (Hex: #b5ab9c): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Desert Dune (#b5ab9c) is a warm and earthy color that resembles the sandy landscapes of deserts. This hue shares similarities with the golden hues of desert sand dunes, providing a sense of warmth and tranquility. It evokes images of vast, arid landscapes, where the sun casts its golden rays and creates beautiful shadows on the rolling dunes. Desert Dune is reminiscent of camel coats and sandy beaches, giving a natural and calming feel to any design or space it is incorporated into.

Tints and Shades of #b5ab9c HEX color (Desert Dune)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #b5ab9c, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EDEAE6
• #DAD5CE
• #C8C0B5
• #b5ab9c
• #888075
• #5B564E
• #2D2B27
• #000000

Tones of Desert Dune (#b5ab9c HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b5ab9c, #a09a91 is the less saturated color, while #b5ab9c is the most saturated one.

• #a09a91
• #a59e94
• #aaa296
• #b0a799
• #b5ab9c
• #615c55
• #5c564e
• #565047
• #514a40

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b5ab9c;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b5ab9c; }

.text {color:#b5ab9c;}

.background {background-color:#b5ab9c;}

.border {border:1px solid #b5ab9c;}