1. browns
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Kenyan Sand

Color Kenyan Sand brown (#bb8800):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Kenyan Sand brown (#bb8800):
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 Kenyan Sand / #bb8800

The HTML HEX code is #bb8800. The corresponding color name is "Kenyan Sand". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 187%, Green (G): 136%, Blue (B): 0%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 27%, Yellow (Y):100%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #bb8800 has a hue of 44°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 37%. The HSV representation is 44° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = 10, and b* (blue to yellow) = 65. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 28, Z: 4. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5323, U (chrominance) = -0.2620, and V (chrominance) = 0.1763.

The decimal value of the color is 12290048. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9900. Variations of the colour are #FFC524 for a 20% lighter version and #574000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bb8800, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2820 Kelvin (2820K).

The approximate wavelength of #bb8800 is around 612.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Kenyan Sand (Hex: #bb8800): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #bb8800, also known as Kenyan Sand, bears resemblance to the warm tones found in the arid landscapes of Kenya. This rich, earthy color reminiscent of the Kenyan desert exudes warmth and evokes a sense of adventure. It shares similarities with the sun-baked soil, the golden hues of dried savannah grass, and the rugged sandstone rock formations. Kenyan Sand can transport you to the vast plains of Kenya, where the vibrant colors of nature meet the raw beauty of the African wilderness.

Tints and Shades of #bb8800 HEX color (Kenyan Sand)

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 #bb8800, 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
• #EEE1BF
• #DDC480
• #CCA640
• #bb8800
• #8C6600
• #5E4400
• #2F2200
• #000000

Tones of Kenyan Sand (#bb8800 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bb8800, #a38533 is the less saturated color, while #bb8800 is the most saturated one.

• #a38533
• #a98626
• #af861a
• #b5870d
• #bb8800
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bb8800;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bb8800; }

.text {color:#bb8800;}

.background {background-color:#bb8800;}

.border {border:1px solid #bb8800;}