1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Old Driftwood

Color Old Driftwood brown (#97694f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Old Driftwood brown (#97694f):
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 Old Driftwood / #97694f

The HTML HEX code is #97694f. The corresponding color name is "Old Driftwood". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 151%, Green (G): 105%, Blue (B): 79%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 30%, Yellow (Y):48%, Black (K): 41%. In the HSL color space, #97694f has a hue of 22°, saturation of 31%, and lightness of 45%. The HSV representation is 22° for hue, 48% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 49, a* (green to red) = 15, and b* (blue to yellow) = 22. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 17, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4541, U (chrominance) = -0.0710, and V (chrominance) = 0.1211.

The decimal value of the color is 9922895. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #C19E8A for a 20% lighter version and #543A2C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #97694f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3126 Kelvin (3126K).

The approximate wavelength of #97694f is around 656.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Old Driftwood (Hex: #97694f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Old Driftwood (#97694f) is reminiscent of weathered wood that has been worn down by time and the elements. It exudes a warm and earthy tone, similar to the rich color of aged tree trunks and branches found along the shores of a beach. This color can evoke images of a rugged shoreline nestled between rocky cliffs, where driftwood collects after being tumbled by ocean waves. Old Driftwood brings to mind the raw beauty and natural textures found in nature, serving as a perfect choice to create a rustic and organic atmosphere in design.

Tints and Shades of #97694f HEX color (Old Driftwood)

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 #97694f, 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
• #E5DAD3
• #CBB4A7
• #B18F7B
• #97694f
• #714F3B
• #4C3528
• #261A14
• #000000

Tones of Old Driftwood (#97694f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #97694f, #8e7263 is the less saturated color, while #97694f is the most saturated one.

• #8e7263
• #90705e
• #926e59
• #956b54
• #97694f
• #3d3a39
• #322f2d
• #272321
• #1c1815

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #97694f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #97694f; }

.text {color:#97694f;}

.background {background-color:#97694f;}

.border {border:1px solid #97694f;}