1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Muddy Waters

Color Muddy Waters brown (#a9844f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Muddy Waters brown (#a9844f):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Muddy Waters / #a9844f

The HTML HEX code is #a9844f. The corresponding color name is "Muddy Waters". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 169%, Green (G): 132%, Blue (B): 79%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 22%, Yellow (Y):53%, Black (K): 34%. In the HSL color space, #a9844f has a hue of 35°, saturation of 36%, and lightness of 49%. The HSV representation is 35° for hue, 53% for saturation, and 66% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 58, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = 34. The XYZ representation is X: 26, Y: 26, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5373, U (chrominance) = -0.1120, and V (chrominance) = 0.1100.

The decimal value of the color is 11109455. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #CCB593 for a 20% lighter version and #654E2F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a9844f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3411 Kelvin (3411K).

The approximate wavelength of #a9844f is around 630.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Muddy Waters (Hex: #a9844f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #a9844f, commonly known as Muddy Waters, resembles the rich and earthy tones found in natural clay soil. This deep, warm brown color reflects the organic hues of the earth after rain, evoking a sense of grounding and stability. Muddy Waters can also be compared to the rugged bark of a mature oak tree or the weathered leather of an old saddle, adding a touch of rustic sophistication to any design.

Tints and Shades of #a9844f HEX color (Muddy Waters)

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 #a9844f, 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
• #EAE0D3
• #D4C2A7
• #BFA37B
• #a9844f
• #7F633B
• #554228
• #2A2114
• #000000

Tones of Muddy Waters (#a9844f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a9844f, #998263 is the less saturated color, while #a9844f is the most saturated one.

• #998263
• #9d835e
• #a18359
• #a58454
• #a9844f
• #45413c
• #3b3730
• #322c25
• #282219

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a9844f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a9844f; }

.text {color:#a9844f;}

.background {background-color:#a9844f;}

.border {border:1px solid #a9844f;}