#b5ab9c - Desert Dune color

A muted, warm taupe with soft beige and gray undertones, this color reads like weathered linen or a sandy mushroom. It feels calm and grounded, offering subtle warmth without becoming golden. Versatile and quietly sophisticated, it pairs beautifully with creams, deep teal, olive, or charcoal for added depth. Ideal for interiors, textiles, or branding that seeks an understated, cozy elegance, it evokes vintage softness and natural, earthy restraint while remaining neutral and adaptable.

color #b5ab9c

#b5ab9c color RGB value is 181, 171, 156, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.0552, 0.138, 0.290. Alternative names for that color are: desert dune, tan, darkgray, nomad, gray, green, darkgrey.

Color Conversion

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CSS
RGB(0-255)
181, 171, 156
rgb(181, 171, 156)
CMYK
0.00, 0.0552, 0.138, 0.290
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sRGB
0.710, 0.671, 0.612
rgb(71% 67.1% 61.2%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.693, 0.665, 0.609
color(a98-rgb 0.693 0.665 0.609)
HCT
85.1, 7.31, 70.4
color(--hct 85.1 5.04% 70.4%)
HSL
36.0, 14.5, 66.1
hsl(36 14.5% 66.1%)
HSV
36.0, 13.8, 71.0
color(--hsv 36 13.8% 71%)
HWB
36.0, 61.2, 29.0
hwb(36 61.2% 29%)
Lab
70.5, 1.80, 9.11
lab(70.5 1.8 9.11)
P3
0.703, 0.672, 0.618
color(display-p3 0.703 0.672 0.618)
XYZ D50
0.406, 0.415, 0.283
color(xyz-d50 0.406 0.415 0.283)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#b5ab9c
RGB:181 171 156
HSL:36deg 14.45% 66.08%
HEX:#9ca6b5
RGB:156 166 181
HSL:216deg 14.45% 66.08%

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