Dun color hex code is #DEB587

What is Dun Color?

Dun has the hex code #DEB587. The equivalent RGB values are (222, 181, 135), which means it is composed of 41% red, 34% green and 25% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:19 Y:39 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, Dun has a hue of 32°, 39% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Dun is representative of the dun colored coats of horses which have been known to exist as wild animals as depicted in cave paintings. The color is not included in the web colors list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. However, dun can be applied to web pages with its hex code, RGB and/or HSL values. Please note that the CMYK numbers listed on this page have been derived from the hexadecimal code using known formulae and are only approximates.

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Dun Color Codes

Hex Code	#DEB587
RGB Values	(222, 181, 135)
CMYK Values	(0%, 19%, 39%, 13%)
HSV/HSB Values	(32°, 39%, 87%)
Closest Web Safe	#CCCC99
Inverse Color	#214A78 [Metallic Blue]
Closest Pantone®	7508 C
Closest RAL	1001 [Beige]
Complementary Color	#87B0DE [Light Cobalt Blue]

Dun Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#B3B3B3
Desaturated	#B3B3B3
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#BCBCBC
Weighted Average (Luma)	#BABABA
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#D7D7D7

Dun Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of DEB587. Complementary color is 87B0DE

Complementary Palette

The complement of Dun is Light Cobalt Blue with the hex code #87B0DE. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DEB587 color is offered by #87B0DE. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (DEB587, DCDE87 and DE8A87)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Dun (#DEB587) are Flax (#DCDE87) and New York Pink (#DE8A87). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Dun with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (DEB587, 87DCDE and 8A87DE)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Dun (#DEB587) are #87DCDE (Middle Blue) and #8A87DE (Medium Purple). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (DEB587, 87DEB5 and B587DE)

Triadic Palette

Dun triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #87DEB5 (Pearl Aqua) and #B587DE (Lavender (Floral)) along with #DEB587 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (DEB587, 87DEB5, 87B0DE and DE87B0)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Dun has four colors - #87DEB5 (Pearl Aqua), #87B0DE (Light Cobalt Blue) and #DE87B0 (Middle Purple) in addition to the base color (#DEB587). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (DEB587, 87DE8A, 87B0DE and DE87DC)

Square Palette

Dun square color palette has #87DE8A (Light Green), #87B0DE (Light Cobalt Blue) and #DE87DC (Bright Lilac). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Dun Color Rainbow Palette

Our Dun rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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