1. browns
2. dark-neutrals
3. Madras

Color Madras brown (#473e23):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Madras brown (#473e23):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
dark-neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Madras / #473e23

The HTML HEX code is #473e23. The corresponding color name is "Madras". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 71%, Green (G): 62%, Blue (B): 35%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):51%, Black (K): 72%. In the HSL color space, #473e23 has a hue of 45°, saturation of 34%, and lightness of 21%. The HSV representation is 45° for hue, 51% for saturation, and 28% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 26, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 18. The XYZ representation is X: 5, Y: 5, Z: 2. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2416, U (chrominance) = -0.0514, and V (chrominance) = 0.0323.

The decimal value of the color is 4668963. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #8C7A45 for a 20% lighter version and #030302 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #473e23, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3987 Kelvin (3987K).

The approximate wavelength of #473e23 is around 610.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Madras (Hex: #473e23): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Madras (#473e23) is a warm, muted brown color that resembles the rich earthy tones found in natural elements such as fertile soil, coffee beans, and tree bark. It evokes a sense of grounding and stability, reminiscent of a forest floor covered in fallen leaves. The color Madras can also be likened to the cozy warmth of a well-used leather armchair or the rustic charm of aged wooden furniture. Its deep, natural hue imbues a timeless elegance and can be a versatile choice for interior design, fashion, and branding.

Tints and Shades of #473e23 HEX color (Madras)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #473e23, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D1CFC8
• #A39F91
• #756E5A
• #473e23
• #352F1A
• #241F12
• #121009
• #000000

Tones of Madras (#473e23 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #473e23, #5e5848 is the less saturated color, while #473e23 is the most saturated one.

• #5e5848
• #58523f
• #524b36
• #4d452c
• #473e23
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #473e23;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #473e23; }

.text {color:#473e23;}

.background {background-color:#473e23;}

.border {border:1px solid #473e23;}