1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Whetstone Brown

Color Whetstone Brown brown (#9f6f55):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Whetstone Brown brown (#9f6f55):
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 Whetstone Brown / #9f6f55

The HTML HEX code is #9f6f55. The corresponding color name is "Whetstone Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 159%, Green (G): 111%, Blue (B): 85%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 30%, Yellow (Y):47%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #9f6f55 has a hue of 21°, saturation of 30%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 21° for hue, 47% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = 16, and b* (blue to yellow) = 22. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 19, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4800, U (chrominance) = -0.0721, and V (chrominance) = 0.1260.

The decimal value of the color is 10448725. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #C6A695 for a 20% lighter version and #5D4132 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9f6f55, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3154 Kelvin (3154K).

The approximate wavelength of #9f6f55 is around 658.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Whetstone Brown (Hex: #9f6f55): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Whetstone Brown (#9f6f55) resembles the warm and earthy tones of freshly brewed coffee, evoking a sense of comfort and warmth. This rich brown hue is reminiscent of the bark of a sturdy oak tree, embodying stability and resilience. Similar to the color of rich soil, it brings to mind the groundedness and fertility found in nature. Whetstone Brown can also be likened to the hues found in autumn leaves, capturing the essence of a crisp fall day.

Tints and Shades of #9f6f55 HEX color (Whetstone 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 #9f6f55, 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
• #E7DBD5
• #CFB7AA
• #B79380
• #9f6f55
• #775340
• #50382B
• #281C15
• #000000

Tones of Whetstone Brown (#9f6f55 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9f6f55, #937666 is the less saturated color, while #9f6f55 is the most saturated one.

• #937666
• #967462
• #99725e
• #9c7159
• #9f6f55
• #433e3c
• #393330
• #2e2825
• #241d19

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9f6f55;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9f6f55; }

.text {color:#9f6f55;}

.background {background-color:#9f6f55;}

.border {border:1px solid #9f6f55;}