1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Burnt Caramel

Color Burnt Caramel brown (#846242):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Burnt Caramel brown (#846242):
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 Burnt Caramel / #846242

The HTML HEX code is #846242. The corresponding color name is "Burnt Caramel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 132%, Green (G): 98%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 26%, Yellow (Y):50%, Black (K): 48%. In the HSL color space, #846242 has a hue of 29°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 29° for hue, 50% for saturation, and 52% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 44, a* (green to red) = 10, and b* (blue to yellow) = 24. The XYZ representation is X: 15, Y: 14, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4099, U (chrominance) = -0.0743, and V (chrominance) = 0.0946.

The decimal value of the color is 8675906. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #B99574 for a 20% lighter version and #403020 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #846242, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3337 Kelvin (3337K).

The approximate wavelength of #846242 is around 642.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Burnt Caramel (Hex: #846242): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Hex color #846242, also known as Burnt Caramel, resembles the warm tones found in natural elements such as roasted coffee beans, toasted almonds, and sun-drenched terracotta tiles. This rich and earthy hue evokes a sense of warmth and comfort, resembling the crackling embers of a cozy fireplace or the rustic beauty of a desert landscape at sunset. Its deep brown undertones blend harmoniously with natural materials, making it an ideal choice for interior design elements like wooden furniture or accent walls. Burnt Caramel adds a touch of sophistication and natural elegance to any setting.

Tints and Shades of #846242 HEX color (Burnt Caramel)

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 #846242, 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
• #E0D8D0
• #C2B1A1
• #A38971
• #846242
• #634A32
• #423121
• #211911
• #000000

Tones of Burnt Caramel (#846242 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #846242, #826e5b is the less saturated color, while #846242 is the most saturated one.

• #826e5b
• #836b55
• #83684e
• #846548
• #846242
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #846242;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #846242; }

.text {color:#846242;}

.background {background-color:#846242;}

.border {border:1px solid #846242;}