1. browns
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Sepia Wash

Color Sepia Wash brown (#995915):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sepia Wash brown (#995915):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Sepia Wash / #995915

The HTML HEX code is #995915. The corresponding color name is "Sepia Wash". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 153%, Green (G): 89%, Blue (B): 21%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 42%, Yellow (Y):86%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #995915 has a hue of 31°, saturation of 76%, and lightness of 34%. The HSV representation is 31° for hue, 86% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 44, a* (green to red) = 21, and b* (blue to yellow) = 47. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 14, Z: 3. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3937, U (chrominance) = -0.1532, and V (chrominance) = 0.1810.

The decimal value of the color is 10049813. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996600. Variations of the colour are #E38D31 for a 20% lighter version and #3F2509 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #995915, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2213 Kelvin (2213K).

The approximate wavelength of #995915 is around 638.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sepia Wash (Hex: #995915): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Sepia Wash (#995915) is a rich, earthy color that resembles the warm tones found in antique photographs. Its similarity lies in the nostalgic ambiance it evokes, reminiscent of aged parchment or fading sepia prints from the past. This hue shares the essence of an antique wooden chest, filled with treasured mementos, or the distinct coloration of aged leather bindings. Sepia Wash exudes a sense of history and authenticity, offering a timeless appeal that can infuse designs with a touch of vintage elegance.

Tints and Shades of #995915 HEX color (Sepia Wash)

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 #995915, 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
• #E6D6C5
• #CCAC8A
• #B38350
• #995915
• #734310
• #4D2D0B
• #261605
• #000000

Tones of Sepia Wash (#995915 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #995915, #8f6940 is the less saturated color, while #995915 is the most saturated one.

• #8f6940
• #926535
• #94612a
• #975d20
• #995915
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #995915;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #995915; }

.text {color:#995915;}

.background {background-color:#995915;}

.border {border:1px solid #995915;}