1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Tortoise Shell

Color Tortoise Shell brown (#7c4937):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Tortoise Shell brown (#7c4937):
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 Tortoise Shell / #7c4937

The HTML HEX code is #7c4937. The corresponding color name is "Tortoise Shell". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 124%, Green (G): 73%, Blue (B): 55%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 41%, Yellow (Y):56%, Black (K): 51%. In the HSL color space, #7c4937 has a hue of 16°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 16° for hue, 56% for saturation, and 49% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 37, a* (green to red) = 20, and b* (blue to yellow) = 20. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 9, Z: 5. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3380, U (chrominance) = -0.0602, and V (chrominance) = 0.1301.

The decimal value of the color is 8145207. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663333. Variations of the colour are #B9775F for a 20% lighter version and #351F17 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #7c4937, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2494 Kelvin (2494K).

The approximate wavelength of #7c4937 is around 668.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Tortoise Shell (Hex: #7c4937): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #7c4937, also known as Tortoise Shell, resembles the familiar pattern found on the shells of tortoises. This color captures the earthy tones of nature, evoking images of sun-drenched landscapes and aged wood. It harmonizes well with autumnal hues and pairs beautifully with neutral tones, adding warmth and depth to any design. Tortoise Shell embodies the rustic charm of weathered leather, bark, and dried leaves, making it an excellent choice for natural-inspired themes. Its rich, organic appearance is perfect for creating a comforting and timeless aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #7c4937 HEX color (Tortoise Shell)

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 #7c4937, 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
• #DED2CD
• #BEA49B
• #9D7769
• #7c4937
• #5D3729
• #3E251C
• #1F120E
• #000000

Tones of Tortoise Shell (#7c4937 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #7c4937, #7e5f54 is the less saturated color, while #7c4937 is the most saturated one.

• #7e5f54
• #7d5a4d
• #7d5446
• #7c4f3e
• #7c4937
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #7c4937;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #7c4937; }

.text {color:#7c4937;}

.background {background-color:#7c4937;}

.border {border:1px solid #7c4937;}