1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Semi Sweet Chocolate

Color Semi Sweet Chocolate brown (#6b4226):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Semi Sweet Chocolate brown (#6b4226):
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 Semi Sweet Chocolate / #6b4226

The HTML HEX code is #6b4226. The corresponding color name is "Semi Sweet Chocolate". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 107%, Green (G): 66%, Blue (B): 38%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 38%, Yellow (Y):64%, Black (K): 58%. In the HSL color space, #6b4226 has a hue of 24°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 28%. The HSV representation is 24° for hue, 64% for saturation, and 42% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 32, a* (green to red) = 15, and b* (blue to yellow) = 24. The XYZ representation is X: 8, Y: 7, Z: 3. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2944, U (chrominance) = -0.0715, and V (chrominance) = 0.1099.

The decimal value of the color is 7029286. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663333. Variations of the colour are #B56F40 for a 20% lighter version and #1E120B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6b4226, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2575 Kelvin (2575K).

The approximate wavelength of #6b4226 is around 652.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Semi Sweet Chocolate (Hex: #6b4226): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #6b4226, named Semi Sweet Chocolate, resembles the rich tones of dark chocolate. Its deep brown hue evokes the warm earthy colors of fertile soil or freshly brewed coffee. This color is reminiscent of the bark of a sturdy tree trunk or the natural pigmentation found in the coats of certain animals, such as a chestnut horse or a brown bear.

Tints and Shades of #6b4226 HEX color (Semi Sweet Chocolate)

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 #6b4226, 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
• #DAD0C9
• #B5A193
• #90715C
• #6b4226
• #50321D
• #362113
• #1B110A
• #000000

Tones of Semi Sweet Chocolate (#6b4226 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6b4226, #735b4a is the less saturated color, while #6b4226 is the most saturated one.

• #735b4a
• #715541
• #6f4e38
• #6d482f
• #6b4226
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6b4226;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6b4226; }

.text {color:#6b4226;}

.background {background-color:#6b4226;}

.border {border:1px solid #6b4226;}