1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Willow

Color Willow brown (#8c7a48):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Willow brown (#8c7a48):
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 Willow / #8c7a48

The HTML HEX code is #8c7a48. The corresponding color name is "Willow". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 122%, Blue (B): 72%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):49%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8c7a48 has a hue of 44°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 42%. The HSV representation is 44° for hue, 49% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 52, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 30. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 20, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4772, U (chrominance) = -0.0959, and V (chrominance) = 0.0630.

The decimal value of the color is 9206344. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #BDAD7F for a 20% lighter version and #4A4026 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c7a48, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3900 Kelvin (3900K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c7a48 is around 612.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Willow (Hex: #8c7a48): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8c7a48, also known as Willow, closely resembles the warm earthy tones of dried leaves in autumn. Its deep golden-brown hue evokes the image of a peaceful forest floor covered in layers of fallen foliage. This color exudes a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, reminiscent of the serenity found in nature. It harmonizes well with other natural colors like moss green and rusted orange, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Incorporating Willow into design elements can evoke a connection to the earth and convey a sense of groundedness.

Tints and Shades of #8c7a48 HEX color (Willow)

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 #8c7a48, 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
• #E2DED1
• #C6BDA4
• #A99B76
• #8c7a48
• #695C36
• #463D24
• #231F12
• #000000

Tones of Willow (#8c7a48 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c7a48, #877c5e is the less saturated color, while #8c7a48 is the most saturated one.

• #877c5e
• #887c59
• #8a7b53
• #8b7b4e
• #8c7a48
• #363635
• #2a2a29
• #1e1e1c
• #111110

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c7a48;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c7a48; }

.text {color:#8c7a48;}

.background {background-color:#8c7a48;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c7a48;}