1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Polished Brown

Color Polished Brown brown (#985538):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Polished Brown brown (#985538):
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 Polished Brown / #985538

The HTML HEX code is #985538. The corresponding color name is "Polished Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 152%, Green (G): 85%, Blue (B): 56%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 44%, Yellow (Y):63%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #985538 has a hue of 18°, saturation of 46%, and lightness of 41%. The HSV representation is 18° for hue, 63% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 43, a* (green to red) = 25, and b* (blue to yellow) = 29. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 13, Z: 5. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3989, U (chrominance) = -0.0882, and V (chrominance) = 0.1730.

The decimal value of the color is 9983288. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #C9896E for a 20% lighter version and #4E2C1D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #985538, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2224 Kelvin (2224K).

The approximate wavelength of #985538 is around 664.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Polished Brown (Hex: #985538): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Polished Brown (#985538) resembles the rich hue of dark roasted coffee beans. It evokes a sense of warmth and sophistication. This color is similar to the bark of a sturdy oak tree, exuding strength and stability. It also shares similarities with the earthy tones found in terracotta pottery, conveying a connection to natural elements. Polished Brown is reminiscent of the deep, reddish-brown color of mahogany wood, symbolizing elegance and luxury. It can be found in nature in the form of the earthy soil, providing a grounding and organic feel.

Tints and Shades of #985538 HEX color (Polished Brown)

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 #985538, 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
• #E5D5CD
• #CCAA9C
• #B2806A
• #985538
• #72402A
• #4C2B1C
• #26150E
• #000000

Tones of Polished Brown (#985538 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #985538, #8e6655 is the less saturated color, while #985538 is the most saturated one.

• #8e6655
• #91624e
• #935e46
• #96593f
• #985538
• #353434
• #292827
• #1c1b1a
• #100f0e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #985538;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #985538; }

.text {color:#985538;}

.background {background-color:#985538;}

.border {border:1px solid #985538;}