1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Port Wine Barrel

Color Port Wine Barrel brown (#846342):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Port Wine Barrel brown (#846342):
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 Port Wine Barrel / #846342

The HTML HEX code is #846342. The corresponding color name is "Port Wine Barrel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 132%, Green (G): 99%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 25%, Yellow (Y):50%, Black (K): 48%. In the HSL color space, #846342 has a hue of 30°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 30° for hue, 50% for saturation, and 52% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 45, a* (green to red) = 9, 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) = 0.4122, U (chrominance) = -0.0755, and V (chrominance) = 0.0925.

The decimal value of the color is 8676162. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #B99674 for a 20% lighter version and #403020 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #846342, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3372 Kelvin (3372K).

The approximate wavelength of #846342 is around 640.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Port Wine Barrel (Hex: #846342): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #846342, also known as Port Wine Barrel, resembles the deep brown color of aged wine barrels. It exudes a rich and earthy tone similar to the bark of a mature oak tree. This hue can be compared to the smooth and velvety skin of a ripe chestnut, or the warm and inviting color of a rustic cabin interior. It captivates the essence of natures warm autumnal palette, evoking feelings of coziness and sophistication.

Tints and Shades of #846342 HEX color (Port Wine Barrel)

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 #846342, 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
• #A38A71
• #846342
• #634A32
• #423221
• #211911
• #000000

Tones of Port Wine Barrel (#846342 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #846342, #826f5b is the less saturated color, while #846342 is the most saturated one.

• #826f5b
• #836c55
• #83694e
• #846648
• #846342
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #846342;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #846342; }

.text {color:#846342;}

.background {background-color:#846342;}

.border {border:1px solid #846342;}