1. browns
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Sludge

Color Sludge brown (#ca6b02):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sludge brown (#ca6b02):
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 Sludge / #ca6b02

The HTML HEX code is #ca6b02. The corresponding color name is "Sludge". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 202%, Green (G): 107%, Blue (B): 2%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 47%, Yellow (Y):99%, Black (K): 21%. In the HSL color space, #ca6b02 has a hue of 32°, saturation of 98%, and lightness of 40%. The HSV representation is 32° for hue, 99% for saturation, and 79% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 32, and b* (blue to yellow) = 63. The XYZ representation is X: 30, Y: 23, Z: 3. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4841, U (chrominance) = -0.2343, and V (chrominance) = 0.2703.

The decimal value of the color is 13265666. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC6600. Variations of the colour are #FDA035 for a 20% lighter version and #653601 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #ca6b02, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1947 Kelvin (1947K).

The approximate wavelength of #ca6b02 is around 636.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sludge (Hex: #ca6b02): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #ca6b02, also known as Sludge, resembles the earthy tones found in muddy terrain after a rainfall. Like wet clay, it possesses a deep, reddish-brown hue that exudes warmth and richness. When seen in natural elements, Sludge can be likened to rusted iron, the bark of a mature oak tree, or the burnt sienna of fallen autumn leaves. In common objects, this color is reminiscent of dark leather, a well-aged bronze sculpture, or the shade achieved when roasted coffee beans reach their peak. Its grounding and organic nature make Sludge a versatile and captivating choice.

Tints and Shades of #ca6b02 HEX color (Sludge)

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 #ca6b02, 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
• #F2DAC0
• #E5B581
• #D79041
• #ca6b02
• #985002
• #653601
• #331B01
• #000000

Tones of Sludge (#ca6b02 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #ca6b02, #ac7334 is the less saturated color, while #ca6b02 is the most saturated one.

• #ac7334
• #b47128
• #bb6f1b
• #c36d0f
• #ca6b02
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #ca6b02;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #ca6b02; }

.text {color:#ca6b02;}

.background {background-color:#ca6b02;}

.border {border:1px solid #ca6b02;}