1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Dark Wood

Color Dark Wood brown (#855e42):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dark Wood brown (#855e42):
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 Dark Wood / #855e42

The HTML HEX code is #855e42. The corresponding color name is "Dark Wood". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 133%, Green (G): 94%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 29%, Yellow (Y):50%, Black (K): 48%. In the HSL color space, #855e42 has a hue of 25°, saturation of 34%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 25° for hue, 50% for saturation, and 52% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 43, a* (green to red) = 12, and b* (blue to yellow) = 22. The XYZ representation is X: 15, Y: 13, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4018, U (chrominance) = -0.0704, and V (chrominance) = 0.1050.

The decimal value of the color is 8740418. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #BA9173 for a 20% lighter version and #412E20 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #855e42, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3157 Kelvin (3157K).

The approximate wavelength of #855e42 is around 650.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dark Wood (Hex: #855e42): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dark Wood (#855e42) is reminiscent of the rich, earthy tones found in a dense forest. It exudes a sense of warmth and coziness, similar to the feeling of being surrounded by towering trees. This color evokes the image of aged mahogany furniture or vintage cabinetry, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Just like the sturdy trunks of an ancient oak or the intricate patterns of tree bark, Dark Wood brings a natural and organic element into your design palette, creating a timeless and calming atmosphere.

Tints and Shades of #855e42 HEX color (Dark Wood)

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 #855e42, 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
• #E1D7D0
• #C2AFA1
• #A48671
• #855e42
• #644732
• #432F21
• #211811
• #000000

Tones of Dark Wood (#855e42 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #855e42, #836c5b is the less saturated color, while #855e42 is the most saturated one.

• #836c5b
• #846855
• #84654e
• #856148
• #855e42
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #855e42;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #855e42; }

.text {color:#855e42;}

.background {background-color:#855e42;}

.border {border:1px solid #855e42;}