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Color Mars brown (#ad6242):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Mars brown (#ad6242):
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 Mars / #ad6242

The HTML HEX code is #ad6242. The corresponding color name is "Mars". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 173%, Green (G): 98%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 43%, Yellow (Y):62%, Black (K): 32%. In the HSL color space, #ad6242 has a hue of 18°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 18° for hue, 62% for saturation, and 68% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 27, and b* (blue to yellow) = 31. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 18, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4579, U (chrominance) = -0.0980, and V (chrominance) = 0.1934.

The decimal value of the color is 11362882. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #D19C85 for a 20% lighter version and #643826 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #ad6242, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2243 Kelvin (2243K).

The approximate wavelength of #ad6242 is around 664.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Mars (Hex: #ad6242): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Mars, represented by the hex color #ad6242, resembles the rich red-brown hue found in the Martian landscape. This color is reminiscent of the rusty iron oxide that covers the planets surface, creating a unique and unmistakable visual identity. Similar to the color of clay or desert sand, Mars exudes a warm and earthy feel. This shade is also reminiscent of autumn leaves, adding a touch of natures beauty to any palette. The color Mars evokes a sense of mystery and exploration, inviting us to imagine what lies beyond our planets boundaries.

Tints and Shades of #ad6242 HEX color (Mars)

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 #ad6242, 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
• #EBD8D0
• #D6B1A1
• #C28971
• #ad6242
• #824A32
• #573121
• #2B1911
• #000000

Tones of Mars (#ad6242 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #ad6242, #9b6e5b is the less saturated color, while #ad6242 is the most saturated one.

• #9b6e5b
• #a06b55
• #a4684e
• #a96548
• #ad6242
• #423c39
• #38302d
• #2e2522
• #231916

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #ad6242;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #ad6242; }

.text {color:#ad6242;}

.background {background-color:#ad6242;}

.border {border:1px solid #ad6242;}