1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Ancient Olive

Color Ancient Olive brown (#6a5536):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Ancient Olive brown (#6a5536):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Ancient Olive / #6a5536

The HTML HEX code is #6a5536. The corresponding color name is "Ancient Olive". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 106%, Green (G): 85%, Blue (B): 54%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 20%, Yellow (Y):49%, Black (K): 58%. In the HSL color space, #6a5536 has a hue of 36°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 31%. The HSV representation is 36° for hue, 49% for saturation, and 42% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 38, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 21. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 10, Z: 5. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3441, U (chrominance) = -0.0651, and V (chrominance) = 0.0628.

The decimal value of the color is 6968630. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666633. Variations of the colour are #AB8A59 for a 20% lighter version and #251E13 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6a5536, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3664 Kelvin (3664K).

The approximate wavelength of #6a5536 is around 628.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Ancient Olive (Hex: #6a5536): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Ancient Olive (#6a5536) bears resemblance to the color of weathered tree bark or the aged terracotta tiles found on ancient roofs. This hue evokes a sense of natures enduring beauty, capturing the essence of centuries-old olive trees in a Mediterranean landscape or the intricate patterns on antique pottery. It exudes a warm and earthy feeling, reminiscent of an ancient forest where sunlight gently filters through the canopy. This color infuses an air of history and timelessness, making it an excellent choice for businesses seeking a connection with nature, heritage, or sophistication.

Tints and Shades of #6a5536 HEX color (Ancient Olive)

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 #6a5536, 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
• #DAD5CD
• #B5AA9B
• #8F8068
• #6a5536
• #504029
• #352B1B
• #1B150E
• #000000

Tones of Ancient Olive (#6a5536 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6a5536, #736654 is the less saturated color, while #6a5536 is the most saturated one.

• #736654
• #71624c
• #6e5e45
• #6c593d
• #6a5536
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6a5536;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6a5536; }

.text {color:#6a5536;}

.background {background-color:#6a5536;}

.border {border:1px solid #6a5536;}