1. browns
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Umber

Color Umber brown (#b26400):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Umber brown (#b26400):
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 Umber / #b26400

The HTML HEX code is #b26400. The corresponding color name is "Umber". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 178%, Green (G): 100%, Blue (B): 0%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 44%, Yellow (Y):100%, Black (K): 30%. In the HSL color space, #b26400 has a hue of 34°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 34° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 70% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 26, and b* (blue to yellow) = 58. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 19, Z: 2. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4389, U (chrominance) = -0.2160, and V (chrominance) = 0.2273.

The decimal value of the color is 11691008. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996600. Variations of the colour are #FF9C1A for a 20% lighter version and #4D2B00 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b26400, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2086 Kelvin (2086K).

The approximate wavelength of #b26400 is around 632.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Umber (Hex: #b26400): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Umber, with its hex color #b26400, resembles the warm earthy tones of autumn leaves and the rich brown hue of dark chocolate. This color evokes a sense of warmth, coziness, and natural beauty, much like the earthy shades found in forests and rustic landscapes. It is similar to the color of roasted coffee beans and the bark of some tree species, such as cedars and oaks. The essence of Umber can be seen in the earthy hues of terracotta pottery and the natural pigments used in traditional art.

Tints and Shades of #b26400 HEX color (Umber)

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 #b26400, 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
• #ECD8BF
• #D9B280
• #C58B40
• #b26400
• #864B00
• #593200
• #2D1900
• #000000

Tones of Umber (#b26400 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b26400, #9e6f33 is the less saturated color, while #b26400 is the most saturated one.

• #9e6f33
• #a36c26
• #a86a1a
• #ad670d
• #b26400
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b26400;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b26400; }

.text {color:#b26400;}

.background {background-color:#b26400;}

.border {border:1px solid #b26400;}