1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Gingerbread

Color Gingerbread brown (#8c4a2f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Gingerbread brown (#8c4a2f):
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 Gingerbread / #8c4a2f

The HTML HEX code is #8c4a2f. The corresponding color name is "Gingerbread". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 74%, Blue (B): 47%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 47%, Yellow (Y):66%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8c4a2f has a hue of 17°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 37%. The HSV representation is 17° for hue, 66% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 39, a* (green to red) = 25, and b* (blue to yellow) = 28. The XYZ representation is X: 14, Y: 11, Z: 4. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3555, U (chrominance) = -0.0842, and V (chrominance) = 0.1698.

The decimal value of the color is 9194031. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #993333. Variations of the colour are #C87A5B for a 20% lighter version and #412216 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c4a2f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2083 Kelvin (2083K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c4a2f is around 666.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Gingerbread (Hex: #8c4a2f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8c4a2f, commonly known as Gingerbread, resembles the warm, earthy tones of freshly baked gingerbread. This rich shade evokes images of coziness and comfort, reminiscent of a crackling fireplace on a winters night. It shares similarities with natural elements like rusted autumn leaves or the bark of a cinnamon tree. In everyday life, Gingerbread can be seen in objects such as spiced cookies, cinnamon sticks, or even the toasted crust of a delicious pumpkin pie. Embrace the comforting allure of Gingerbread to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in your designs.

Tints and Shades of #8c4a2f HEX color (Gingerbread)

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 #8c4a2f, 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
• #E2D2CB
• #C6A597
• #A97763
• #8c4a2f
• #693823
• #462518
• #23130C
• #000000

Tones of Gingerbread (#8c4a2f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c4a2f, #87604f is the less saturated color, while #8c4a2f is the most saturated one.

• #87604f
• #885a47
• #8a553f
• #8b4f37
• #8c4a2f
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c4a2f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c4a2f; }

.text {color:#8c4a2f;}

.background {background-color:#8c4a2f;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c4a2f;}