1. browns
2. neutrals
3. African Safari

Color African Safari brown (#b16b40):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to African Safari brown (#b16b40):
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 African Safari / #b16b40

The HTML HEX code is #b16b40. The corresponding color name is "African Safari". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 177%, Green (G): 107%, Blue (B): 64%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 40%, Yellow (Y):64%, Black (K): 31%. In the HSL color space, #b16b40 has a hue of 23°, saturation of 47%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 23° for hue, 64% for saturation, and 69% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 52, a* (green to red) = 24, 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) = 0.4825, U (chrominance) = -0.1139, and V (chrominance) = 0.1857.

The decimal value of the color is 11627328. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #D2A283 for a 20% lighter version and #653D24 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b16b40, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2405 Kelvin (2405K).

The approximate wavelength of #b16b40 is around 654.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of African Safari (Hex: #b16b40): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b16b40, also known as African Safari, resembles the warm earth tones found in the African savannah. It evokes the image of golden sunsets casting a gentle glow over the vast grasslands, where majestic lions roam and graceful giraffes graze. This color palette is reminiscent of the rugged beauty of acacia trees and the dusty trails traversed by explorers and adventurers. Just like the unpredictable and mesmerizing beauty of an African safari, this color exudes a sense of mystery, warmth, and natural tranquility.

Tints and Shades of #b16b40 HEX color (African Safari)

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 #b16b40, 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
• #ECDACF
• #D8B5A0
• #C59070
• #b16b40
• #855030
• #593620
• #2C1B10
• #000000

Tones of African Safari (#b16b40 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b16b40, #9d735a is the less saturated color, while #b16b40 is the most saturated one.

• #9d735a
• #a27153
• #a76f4d
• #ac6d46
• #b16b40
• #433d39
• #39322d
• #2f2622
• #251b16

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b16b40;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b16b40; }

.text {color:#b16b40;}

.background {background-color:#b16b40;}

.border {border:1px solid #b16b40;}