1. browns
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Gamboge

Color Gamboge brown (#e49b0f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Gamboge brown (#e49b0f):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Gamboge / #e49b0f

The HTML HEX code is #e49b0f. The corresponding color name is "Gamboge". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 228%, Green (G): 155%, Blue (B): 15%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 32%, Yellow (Y):93%, Black (K): 11%. In the HSL color space, #e49b0f has a hue of 39°, saturation of 88%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 39° for hue, 93% for saturation, and 89% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 69, a* (green to red) = 18, and b* (blue to yellow) = 72. The XYZ representation is X: 44, Y: 40, Z: 6. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6309, U (chrominance) = -0.2815, and V (chrominance) = 0.2310.

The decimal value of the color is 14981903. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9900. Variations of the colour are #F5C366 for a 20% lighter version and #865A09 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #e49b0f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2591 Kelvin (2591K).

The approximate wavelength of #e49b0f is around 622.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Gamboge (Hex: #e49b0f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Gamboge (#e49b0f) resembles the vibrant color of a ripe pumpkin, evoking warmth and energy. It shares similarities with the dazzling hues of a sunset, radiating a golden glow. This shade can also be found in various tropical flowers like marigolds, sunflowers, and tiger lilies, adding a touch of exotic beauty. In nature, Gamboge is reminiscent of the translucent sap extracted from Garcinia trees, boasting a vivid yellow-orange hue. Its assertive vibrancy captures attention and inspires feelings of joy, making it a popular choice in artistic expressions, branding, and design.

Tints and Shades of #e49b0f HEX color (Gamboge)

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 #e49b0f, 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
• #F8E6C3
• #F2CD87
• #EBB44B
• #e49b0f
• #AB740B
• #724E08
• #392704
• #000000

Tones of Gamboge (#e49b0f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #e49b0f, #bc903c is the less saturated color, while #e49b0f is the most saturated one.

• #bc903c
• #c69331
• #d09626
• #da981a
• #e49b0f
• #494234
• #403828
• #372e1b
• #2e230f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #e49b0f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #e49b0f; }

.text {color:#e49b0f;}

.background {background-color:#e49b0f;}

.border {border:1px solid #e49b0f;}