1. browns
2. dark-vibrants
3. Dusky Brown

Color Dusky Brown brown (#774400):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dusky Brown brown (#774400):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
dark-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Dusky Brown / #774400

The HTML HEX code is #774400. The corresponding color name is "Dusky Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 119%, Green (G): 68%, Blue (B): 0%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 43%, Yellow (Y):100%, Black (K): 53%. In the HSL color space, #774400 has a hue of 34°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 23%. The HSV representation is 34° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 47% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 34, a* (green to red) = 18, and b* (blue to yellow) = 44. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 8, Z: 1. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2961, U (chrominance) = -0.1457, and V (chrominance) = 0.1497.

The decimal value of the color is 7816192. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663300. Variations of the colour are #DB7C00 for a 20% lighter version and #0F0900 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #774400, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2188 Kelvin (2188K).

The approximate wavelength of #774400 is around 632.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dusky Brown (Hex: #774400): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dusky Brown (#774400) resembles the earthy tones of freshly tilled soil during sunset, evoking a sense of warmth and groundedness. Its reddish-brown hue echoes the rich color of mahogany or cinnamon bark. This deep, dusky shade can be compared to the dry leaves of autumn, adding a touch of rustic elegance. In nature, you can find similar tones in sepia-toned vintage photographs or the rough, weathered texture of tree barks. Dusky Brown can add a natural and organic feel to design projects, bringing to mind cozy cabins in the woods or the raw beauty of desert landscapes at dusk.

Tints and Shades of #774400 HEX color (Dusky 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 #774400, 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
• #DDD0BF
• #BBA280
• #997340
• #774400
• #593300
• #3C2200
• #1E1100
• #000000

Tones of Dusky Brown (#774400 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #774400, #7b5c33 is the less saturated color, while #774400 is the most saturated one.

• #7b5c33
• #7a5626
• #79501a
• #784a0d
• #774400
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #774400;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #774400; }

.text {color:#774400;}

.background {background-color:#774400;}

.border {border:1px solid #774400;}