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Color Castle Moat brown (#8b6b47):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Castle Moat brown (#8b6b47):
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 Castle Moat / #8b6b47

The HTML HEX code is #8b6b47. The corresponding color name is "Castle Moat". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 139%, Green (G): 107%, Blue (B): 71%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 23%, Yellow (Y):49%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8b6b47 has a hue of 32°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 41%. The HSV representation is 32° for hue, 49% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = 25. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 16, Z: 8. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4410, U (chrominance) = -0.0800, and V (chrominance) = 0.0913.

The decimal value of the color is 9136967. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #BB9E7C for a 20% lighter version and #473724 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8b6b47, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3474 Kelvin (3474K).

The approximate wavelength of #8b6b47 is around 636.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Castle Moat (Hex: #8b6b47): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Castle Moat (#8b6b47) is a warm, earthy brown color reminiscent of a weathered stone wall surrounding a medieval fortress. Its hue is similar to the color of dried leaves or bark, giving it a natural and organic feel. This shade can also evoke the image of rich, fertile soil, grounding and connecting us to the earth. Castle Moat is akin to the warm tones found in rustic landscapes, such as a desert canyon or a dense forest. Its earthy undertones make it a versatile choice for creating a sense of warmth and coziness in interior design or representing stability and strength in branding.

Tints and Shades of #8b6b47 HEX color (Castle Moat)

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 #8b6b47, 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
• #E2DAD1
• #C5B5A3
• #A89075
• #8b6b47
• #685035
• #463624
• #231B12
• #000000

Tones of Castle Moat (#8b6b47 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8b6b47, #87735e is the less saturated color, while #8b6b47 is the most saturated one.

• #87735e
• #887158
• #896f52
• #8a6d4d
• #8b6b47
• #363534
• #292928
• #1d1c1b
• #10100f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8b6b47;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8b6b47; }

.text {color:#8b6b47;}

.background {background-color:#8b6b47;}

.border {border:1px solid #8b6b47;}