1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Bourbon

Color Bourbon brown (#af6c3e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Bourbon brown (#af6c3e):
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 Bourbon / #af6c3e

The HTML HEX code is #af6c3e. The corresponding color name is "Bourbon". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 175%, Green (G): 108%, Blue (B): 62%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 38%, Yellow (Y):65%, Black (K): 31%. In the HSL color space, #af6c3e has a hue of 24°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 46%. The HSV representation is 24° for hue, 65% for saturation, and 69% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 52, a* (green to red) = 22, and b* (blue to yellow) = 36. The XYZ representation is X: 24, Y: 20, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4815, U (chrominance) = -0.1173, and V (chrominance) = 0.1796.

The decimal value of the color is 11496510. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #D2A07F for a 20% lighter version and #623C22 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #af6c3e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2463 Kelvin (2463K).

The approximate wavelength of #af6c3e is around 652.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Bourbon (Hex: #af6c3e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #af6c3e, known as Bourbon, resembles the warm and rich tones of aged bourbon whiskey. It evokes images of oak barrels and amber liquid, capturing the essence of a cozy fireside evening. This color can be likened to the shades found in autumn foliage, with hints of burnt sienna and fiery red. It possesses the earthy warmth of terracotta pottery and the inviting allure of a rustic cabin. Bourbon is reminiscent of timeless traditions and brings to mind the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee enjoyed amidst natures embrace.

Tints and Shades of #af6c3e HEX color (Bourbon)

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 #af6c3e, 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
• #EBDACF
• #D7B69F
• #C3916E
• #af6c3e
• #83512F
• #58361F
• #2C1B10
• #000000

Tones of Bourbon (#af6c3e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #af6c3e, #9c7458 is the less saturated color, while #af6c3e is the most saturated one.

• #9c7458
• #a17252
• #a6704b
• #aa6e45
• #af6c3e
• #423c39
• #37312d
• #2d2621
• #221a15

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #af6c3e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #af6c3e; }

.text {color:#af6c3e;}

.background {background-color:#af6c3e;}

.border {border:1px solid #af6c3e;}