Beach Dune color: hex code #C6BB9C
Beach Dune has the hex code #C6BB9C. It is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.6% red, 73.3% green and 61.2% blue (198, 187, 156).
Its hue angle is 44°, with 27% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 21% yellow and 22% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.99:1).
Beach Dune (#C6BB9C) color codes
| HEX | #C6BB9C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(198, 187, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.6%, 73.3%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 27%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(44, 21%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 21%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.04, -1.16, 17.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.04, 17.17, 93.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.06, 49.948, 38.608) | |
| Decimal | 13024156 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Beach Dune, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C6BB9C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C6BB9C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C6BB9C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c2ba9aProtanopia
no red cones#c5bd9dDeuteranopia
no green cones#cdb6b2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c6bb9c; }
.text { color: #c6bb9c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c6bb9c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(198 187 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c6bb9c, #bcc69c); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Khaki.
See #C6BB9C on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C6BB9C?
- #C6BB9C is a light, desaturated orange known as Beach Dune. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Beach Dune?
- The RGB value is 198, 187, 156: 198 red, 187 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Beach Dune?
- The complementary color is #9CA7C6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C6BB9C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.99:1 and white text 1.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.