1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Truepenny

Color Truepenny brown (#b46c42):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Truepenny brown (#b46c42):
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 Truepenny / #b46c42

The HTML HEX code is #b46c42. The corresponding color name is "Truepenny". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 180%, Green (G): 108%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 40%, Yellow (Y):63%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #b46c42 has a hue of 22°, saturation of 46%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 22° for hue, 63% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 53, a* (green to red) = 25, and b* (blue to yellow) = 35. The XYZ representation is X: 25, Y: 21, Z: 8. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4892, U (chrominance) = -0.1134, and V (chrominance) = 0.1901.

The decimal value of the color is 11824194. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC6633. Variations of the colour are #D3A388 for a 20% lighter version and #683F27 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b46c42, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2385 Kelvin (2385K).

The approximate wavelength of #b46c42 is around 656.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Truepenny (Hex: #b46c42): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b46c42, named Truepenny, resembles the warm and earthy tones of a terracotta pot. Its rich reddish-brown hue evokes the natural essence of clay baked under the sun. Truepenny captures the essence of rustic landscapes and organic materials, reminiscent of the ruggedness of desert terrains and the timeless charm of antique furniture. In interior design, this color exudes warmth and coziness, making it a popular choice for creating an ambience that feels grounded and comforting. Use Truepenny to infuse your designs with the authenticity and organic beauty found in nature.

Tints and Shades of #b46c42 HEX color (Truepenny)

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 #b46c42, 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
• #ECDAD0
• #DAB6A1
• #C79171
• #b46c42
• #875132
• #5A3621
• #2D1B11
• #000000

Tones of Truepenny (#b46c42 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b46c42, #9f745b is the less saturated color, while #b46c42 is the most saturated one.

• #9f745b
• #a47255
• #aa704e
• #af6e48
• #b46c42
• #463e3a
• #3c332e
• #322822
• #291d17

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b46c42;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b46c42; }

.text {color:#b46c42;}

.background {background-color:#b46c42;}

.border {border:1px solid #b46c42;}