1. browns
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Caramel

Color Caramel brown (#af6f09):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Caramel brown (#af6f09):
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 Caramel / #af6f09

The HTML HEX code is #af6f09. The corresponding color name is "Caramel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 175%, Green (G): 111%, Blue (B): 9%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 37%, Yellow (Y):95%, Black (K): 31%. In the HSL color space, #af6f09 has a hue of 37°, saturation of 90%, and lightness of 36%. The HSV representation is 37° for hue, 95% for saturation, and 69% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 52, a* (green to red) = 19, and b* (blue to yellow) = 58. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 21, Z: 3. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4647, U (chrominance) = -0.2113, and V (chrominance) = 0.1944.

The decimal value of the color is 11497225. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996600. Variations of the colour are #F4A62A for a 20% lighter version and #4E3104 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #af6f09, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2409 Kelvin (2409K).

The approximate wavelength of #af6f09 is around 626.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Caramel (Hex: #af6f09): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Caramel, with the hex color #af6f09, resembles the warm, golden tones found in a crackling bonfire. Its rich hue is reminiscent of the embers glow as it dances and flickers, creating an inviting and cozy atmosphere. This caramel color also evokes the image of freshly baked cookies, their golden brown edges offering a delectable crunch. It shares similarities with the smooth and creamy texture of melted caramel candies slowly drizzling down a sundae or a warm slice of apple pie. Its earthy undertones make it an excellent choice to evoke warmth and comfort in various design projects.

Tints and Shades of #af6f09 HEX color (Caramel)

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 #af6f09, 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
• #EBDBC2
• #D7B784
• #C39347
• #af6f09
• #835307
• #583805
• #2C1C02
• #000000

Tones of Caramel (#af6f09 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #af6f09, #9c7639 is the less saturated color, while #af6f09 is the most saturated one.

• #9c7639
• #a1742d
• #a67221
• #aa7115
• #af6f09
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #af6f09;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #af6f09; }

.text {color:#af6f09;}

.background {background-color:#af6f09;}

.border {border:1px solid #af6f09;}