1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Colonel Mustard

Color Colonel Mustard brown (#b68238):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Colonel Mustard brown (#b68238):
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 Colonel Mustard / #b68238

The HTML HEX code is #b68238. The corresponding color name is "Colonel Mustard". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 182%, Green (G): 130%, Blue (B): 56%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 29%, Yellow (Y):69%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #b68238 has a hue of 35°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 35° for hue, 69% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 58, a* (green to red) = 13, and b* (blue to yellow) = 47. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 26, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5377, U (chrominance) = -0.1565, and V (chrominance) = 0.1544.

The decimal value of the color is 11960888. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9933. Variations of the colour are #D7B27E for a 20% lighter version and #694B20 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b68238, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2889 Kelvin (2889K).

The approximate wavelength of #b68238 is around 630.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Colonel Mustard (Hex: #b68238): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Colonel Mustard (#b68238) is a warm and rich color reminiscent of sun-kissed autumn leaves and golden wheat fields. This earthy hue exudes the warmth and rustic charm found in nature. It shares similarities with dusty desert landscapes, where the rugged terrain meets the vibrant colors of the setting sun. Colonel Mustard also bears resemblance to toasted cinnamon sticks, adding a hint of spice to its natural appeal. This color can add a touch of warmth and sophistication to any design, evoking feelings of nostalgia and comfort.

Tints and Shades of #b68238 HEX color (Colonel Mustard)

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 #b68238, 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
• #EDE0CD
• #DBC19C
• #C8A16A
• #b68238
• #89622A
• #5B411C
• #2E210E
• #000000

Tones of Colonel Mustard (#b68238 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b68238, #a08155 is the less saturated color, while #b68238 is the most saturated one.

• #a08155
• #a6814e
• #ab8246
• #b1823f
• #b68238
• #433f38
• #39342c
• #2e2920
• #241e14

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b68238;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b68238; }

.text {color:#b68238;}

.background {background-color:#b68238;}

.border {border:1px solid #b68238;}