1. browns
2. dark-neutrals
3. Boson Brown

Color Boson Brown brown (#552c1c):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Boson Brown brown (#552c1c):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
dark-neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Boson Brown / #552c1c

The HTML HEX code is #552c1c. The corresponding color name is "Boson Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 44%, Blue (B): 28%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 48%, Yellow (Y):67%, Black (K): 67%. In the HSL color space, #552c1c has a hue of 17°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 22%. The HSV representation is 17° for hue, 67% for saturation, and 33% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 23, a* (green to red) = 17, and b* (blue to yellow) = 19. The XYZ representation is X: 5, Y: 4, Z: 2. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2135, U (chrominance) = -0.0510, and V (chrominance) = 0.1052.

The decimal value of the color is 5581852. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663333. Variations of the colour are #A15436 for a 20% lighter version and #080403 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #552c1c, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2174 Kelvin (2174K).

The approximate wavelength of #552c1c is around 666.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Boson Brown (Hex: #552c1c): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Boson Brown (#552c1c) resembles the rich, earthy hues of chestnut shells, drawing similarities to the natural elements found in autumn forests. This deep brown shade reflects the warm tones seen in the bark of mighty oak trees and the burnt sienna found in the soil after a refreshing rain. Boson Brown evokes images of roasted coffee beans and the intense color of dark chocolate, providing a sense of warmth and indulgence. It embodies the cozy ambiance of a rustic cabin nestled among towering trees, creating a harmonious connection to nature in both color and essence.

Tints and Shades of #552c1c HEX color (Boson Brown)

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 #552c1c, 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
• #D5CAC6
• #AA968E
• #806155
• #552c1c
• #402115
• #2B160E
• #150B07
• #000000

Tones of Boson Brown (#552c1c HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #552c1c, #664e44 is the less saturated color, while #552c1c is the most saturated one.

• #664e44
• #62453a
• #5e3d30
• #593426
• #552c1c
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #552c1c;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #552c1c; }

.text {color:#552c1c;}

.background {background-color:#552c1c;}

.border {border:1px solid #552c1c;}