1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Sepia Yellow

Color Sepia Yellow brown (#8c7340):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sepia Yellow brown (#8c7340):
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 Sepia Yellow / #8c7340

The HTML HEX code is #8c7340. The corresponding color name is "Sepia Yellow". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 115%, Blue (B): 64%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 18%, Yellow (Y):54%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8c7340 has a hue of 40°, saturation of 37%, and lightness of 40%. The HSV representation is 40° for hue, 54% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 32. The XYZ representation is X: 18, Y: 18, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4575, U (chrominance) = -0.1016, and V (chrominance) = 0.0803.

The decimal value of the color is 9204544. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #BFA673 for a 20% lighter version and #463920 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c7340, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3596 Kelvin (3596K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c7340 is around 620.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sepia Yellow (Hex: #8c7340): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#8c7340, also known as Sepia Yellow, resembles the warm and earthy tones found in a desert landscape at sunset. Its rich golden-brown hue evokes images of the shifting sand dunes, creating a sense of tranquility and warmth. This color is reminiscent of dried leaves and branches, blending seamlessly with the natural environment. In interior design, Sepia Yellow can be used to bring a touch of nature indoors, adding a rustic and organic feel to spaces. It pairs well with neutral colors such as beige and cream, creating a harmonious and natural aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #8c7340 HEX color (Sepia Yellow)

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 #8c7340, 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
• #E2DCCF
• #C6B9A0
• #A99670
• #8c7340
• #695630
• #463A20
• #231D10
• #000000

Tones of Sepia Yellow (#8c7340 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c7340, #87785a is the less saturated color, while #8c7340 is the most saturated one.

• #87785a
• #887753
• #8a764d
• #8b7446
• #8c7340
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c7340;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c7340; }

.text {color:#8c7340;}

.background {background-color:#8c7340;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c7340;}