1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Sorrel Brown

Color Sorrel Brown brown (#9b6d51):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sorrel Brown brown (#9b6d51):
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 Sorrel Brown / #9b6d51

The HTML HEX code is #9b6d51. The corresponding color name is "Sorrel Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 155%, Green (G): 109%, Blue (B): 81%. 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): 39%. In the HSL color space, #9b6d51 has a hue of 23°, saturation of 31%, and lightness of 46%. The HSV representation is 23° for hue, 48% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 15, and b* (blue to yellow) = 23. The XYZ representation is X: 20, Y: 18, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4689, U (chrominance) = -0.0744, and V (chrominance) = 0.1219.

The decimal value of the color is 10186065. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #C3A28D for a 20% lighter version and #573E2E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9b6d51, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3159 Kelvin (3159K).

The approximate wavelength of #9b6d51 is around 654.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sorrel Brown (Hex: #9b6d51): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Sorrel Brown (#9b6d51) is a rich and earthy hue reminiscent of the bark of ancient trees or the color of fallen leaves. Its deep reddish-brown tones evoke the warmth and coziness of a crackling autumn fire. This color can also bring to mind the rustic charm of a wooden cabin nestled in a forest, or the natural beauty of a horses chestnut-colored coat. Sorrel Brown exudes a sense of groundedness and organic beauty, making it a perfect choice for brands and designs seeking to convey a connection to nature or a timeless aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #9b6d51 HEX color (Sorrel 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 #9b6d51, 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
• #E6DBD4
• #CDB6A8
• #B4927D
• #9b6d51
• #74523D
• #4E3729
• #271B14
• #000000

Tones of Sorrel Brown (#9b6d51 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9b6d51, #907564 is the less saturated color, while #9b6d51 is the most saturated one.

• #907564
• #93735f
• #96715a
• #986f56
• #9b6d51
• #403c3a
• #35312e
• #2a2622
• #201a17

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9b6d51;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9b6d51; }

.text {color:#9b6d51;}

.background {background-color:#9b6d51;}

.border {border:1px solid #9b6d51;}