Hermès Dune Color Guide (2026) - BagUSeek

Dune

A warm sandy beige that first appeared in late 2025. It sits between cream and camel — quieter than tan, warmer than chalk. On Picotin and Evelyne bags the color looks soft and understated; on smaller shapes like the Jige Élan clutch, it comes across cleaner and a little dressier.

Updated July 19, 2026

What Dune looks like

Dune is a sandy beige — warmer than chalk, quieter than camel. It does not pull toward orange or gray.

First seen Jun 2024
Last seen Jun 2026

The nearest colors in the Hermès range are Origan, Beige de Weimar, Biscuit, and Trench. All four are dry beiges — none of them lean cream, gray, or taupe.

The Picotin Lock in Dune looks warm and soft across a large surface of Clémence leather. The Jige Élan clutch, which uses Swift, comes across cooler and sharper because the leather is smooth and the shape is flat.

Closest colors to Dune

These six Hermès colors look the most like Dune. Click any card to open a side-by-side comparison.

Where we've seen Dune on Hermès

We have tracked 38 bag models in Dune across 17 countries. The Picotin Lock (18 and 22) and Evelyne III 29 appear most often. The rest — Bolide 1923-25, Halzan 25, Jige Élan 29, So Medor, Jypsière mini, and Della Cavalleria mini — have each appeared in fewer listings.

Availability and alert activity

We first saw Dune on hermes.com in late December 2025. In the four months since, it has appeared in 17 countries.

Monthly alert activity

Mar 6232
Apr 6459
May 3429
Jun 7993
Jul 7603
Aug 1767

Top countries so far

Europe 17216
France 8778
United Kingdom 7338
Canada 2240
Ireland 2111

Dune by leather

Two leathers with preowned examples so far: Clémence (grained, soft) and Swift (smooth, flat). Each leather shifts whether Dune looks warm or cool, matte or reflective.

Preowned market snapshot

Current resale supply is 0 listings available and 0 sold across the resale sites we track.

FAQ

What color is Hermès Dune?
A warm sandy beige. Its nearest neighbors in the Hermès range are Origan, Beige de Weimar, Biscuit, and Trench — all dry beiges and tans, not chalky off-whites or gray taupes.
Is Dune a new Hermès color?
Yes. We first saw it on hermes.com in late December 2025. For comparison, Gold has been in the range since the 1970s and Étoupe since the early 2000s.
Is Dune a neutral?
Yes. It has more warmth than cream or chalk, but it pairs easily with black, white, denim, navy, and camel. It does not pull toward orange or pink.
Which bags come in Dune?
We have tracked 38 bag models so far: Picotin Lock 18 and 22, Evelyne III 29, Jige Élan 29, Bolide 1923-25, Halzan 25, So Medor, Jypsière mini, and Della Cavalleria mini. Most are shoulder bags and small totes.
Has Dune appeared on the Birkin or Kelly?
Not yet. Hermès does not sell the Birkin or Kelly on its website, so we would not see one in the online listings we track, and no Dune Birkin or Kelly has come through the preowned listings we follow either. Dune is barely a year old, and resale supply usually trails a new color by a season or two.
Is Dune rare?
Too early to say. It appeared across 17 countries within its first four months, which is a lot of countries for a color that new. Whether it stays in the range long-term is unknown.
Which countries have had the most Dune restocks?
Europe, France, the UK, Canada, and Australia have had the most restock alerts. The US has been quieter.
What leathers has Dune been made in?
Hermès listing descriptions mention Clémence, Togo, Epsom, and Swift. The leather cards above show the two — Clémence and Swift — where preowned examples are currently available so you can see the color on actual bags.
What is the difference between Dune and Kraft?
Kraft is much darker — a golden brown named after the Hermès paper shopping bag, with real depth to it. Dune is several shades lighter and softer, closer to sand. Side by side, Kraft could pass for a tan saddle while Dune stays a pale, muted beige.
Is Dune the same as cream?
No. Cream and Craie are milky off-whites in the Hermès range. Dune is noticeably darker and warmer — a light sandy beige rather than an off-white. Next to a Cream bag, Dune looks tan; next to a tan bag, Dune looks pale.
How can I compare Dune to similar colors?
Use the color comparison tool on this site. Pick Dune on one side and any other Hermès color on the other to see swatches, bag photos, and hex values side by side.

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