1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Wild Olive

Color Wild Olive brown (#9c8042):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Wild Olive brown (#9c8042):
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 Wild Olive / #9c8042

The HTML HEX code is #9c8042. The corresponding color name is "Wild Olive". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 156%, Green (G): 128%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 18%, Yellow (Y):58%, Black (K): 39%. In the HSL color space, #9c8042 has a hue of 41°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 44%. The HSV representation is 41° for hue, 58% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 37. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 23, Z: 8. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5071, U (chrominance) = -0.1222, and V (chrominance) = 0.0918.

The decimal value of the color is 10256450. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999933. Variations of the colour are #C9B17E for a 20% lighter version and #564624 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9c8042, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3524 Kelvin (3524K).

The approximate wavelength of #9c8042 is around 618.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Wild Olive (Hex: #9c8042): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Wild Olive (#9c8042) is a warm, earthy color that resembles the bark of a sturdy oak tree. Its similarity to the shade of natural elements such as dried leaves, crunchy acorns, or even sun-drenched soil is undeniable. This hue effortlessly captures the essence of autumn, evoking images of cozy campfires and rustic wood cabins. Wild Olives versatility shines through, as it harmonizes flawlessly with warm-toned environments, like a sunlit forest or a vintage-inspired living room. Embracing this color brings a touch of natures resilience and groundedness into any setting.

Tints and Shades of #9c8042 HEX color (Wild Olive)

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 #9c8042, 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
• #E6DFD0
• #CEC0A1
• #B5A071
• #9c8042
• #756032
• #4E4021
• #272011
• #000000

Tones of Wild Olive (#9c8042 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9c8042, #91805b is the less saturated color, while #9c8042 is the most saturated one.

• #91805b
• #948055
• #96804e
• #998048
• #9c8042
• #3b3936
• #302d2a
• #24221e
• #191611

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9c8042;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9c8042; }

.text {color:#9c8042;}

.background {background-color:#9c8042;}

.border {border:1px solid #9c8042;}