1. browns
2. dark-vibrants
3. Chestnut

Color Chestnut brown (#742802):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Chestnut brown (#742802):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
dark-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Chestnut / #742802

The HTML HEX code is #742802. The corresponding color name is "Chestnut". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 116%, Green (G): 40%, Blue (B): 2%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 66%, Yellow (Y):98%, Black (K): 55%. In the HSL color space, #742802 has a hue of 20°, saturation of 97%, and lightness of 23%. The HSV representation is 20° for hue, 98% for saturation, and 45% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 27, a* (green to red) = 32, and b* (blue to yellow) = 38. The XYZ representation is X: 8, Y: 5, Z: 1. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2290, U (chrominance) = -0.1088, and V (chrominance) = 0.1982.

The decimal value of the color is 7612418. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663300. Variations of the colour are #D84A03 for a 20% lighter version and #0F0500 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #742802, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1621 Kelvin (1621K).

The approximate wavelength of #742802 is around 660.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Chestnut (Hex: #742802): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Chestnut, with its hex color #742802, resembles the rich earthy tones of autumn leaves. It evokes the warmth and coziness of a crackling fire, providing a sense of comfort. This color is similar to the deep brown hues of roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate, exuding a decadent and indulgent vibe. In nature, chestnut brings to mind the rough texture of tree bark, lending a natural and organic feel. This color can also be compared to the deep reddish-brown shades found in horse chestnuts, adding a touch of rustic elegance to any palette.

Tints and Shades of #742802 HEX color (Chestnut)

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 #742802, 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
• #DCC9C0
• #BA9481
• #975E41
• #742802
• #571E02
• #3A1401
• #1D0A01
• #000000

Tones of Chestnut (#742802 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #742802, #794b34 is the less saturated color, while #742802 is the most saturated one.

• #794b34
• #784228
• #763a1b
• #75310f
• #742802
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #742802;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #742802; }

.text {color:#742802;}

.background {background-color:#742802;}

.border {border:1px solid #742802;}