Desert Dune Color – #b5ab9c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desert Dune color hex code is #b5ab9c, and it is composed of 71% red, 67% green and 61% blue.
Desert Dune is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Desert Dune color (#b5ab9c) against dark backgrounds.

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Desert Dune Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desert Dune, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b5ab9c |
| RGB | rgb(181,171,156) |
| HSL | hsl(36,14.5%,66.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 14, 29 |
| HSV | 36, 14, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 67, 61 |
| XYZ | 39.6, 41.3, 37.3 |
| LAB | 70.4, 1.1, 9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.27 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.27 (passes WCAG AA) |
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