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3. Yam

Color Yam brown (#c98431):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Yam brown (#c98431):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
neutral

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Yam / #c98431

The HTML HEX code is #c98431. The corresponding color name is "Yam". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 201%, Green (G): 132%, Blue (B): 49%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 34%, Yellow (Y):76%, Black (K): 21%. In the HSL color space, #c98431 has a hue of 33°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 49%. The HSV representation is 33° for hue, 76% for saturation, and 79% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 61, a* (green to red) = 20, and b* (blue to yellow) = 53. The XYZ representation is X: 33, Y: 29, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5614, U (chrominance) = -0.1817, and V (chrominance) = 0.1990.

The decimal value of the color is 13206577. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9933. Variations of the colour are #E0B580 for a 20% lighter version and #774E1D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c98431, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2556 Kelvin (2556K).

The approximate wavelength of #c98431 is around 634.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Yam (Hex: #c98431): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Yam (#c98431) is a warm, earthy color similar to the hue of freshly harvested sweet potatoes. Its deep orange-brown shade evokes images of autumn leaves and sunsets. This color resembles the golden glow of a crackling fire, filling the air with warmth and coziness. It also mirrors the rich tint of desert sand, reminding us of vast landscapes and adventure. The color Yam exudes a sense of natural beauty and groundedness, making it an excellent choice for brands seeking a rustic, organic aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #c98431 HEX color (Yam)

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 #c98431, 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
• #F2E0CC
• #E4C298
• #D7A365
• #c98431
• #976325
• #654219
• #32210C
• #000000

Tones of Yam (#c98431 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c98431, #ac8251 is the less saturated color, while #c98431 is the most saturated one.

• #ac8251
• #b38349
• #ba8341
• #c28439
• #c98431
• #494239
• #40372d
• #372d21
• #2e2215

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c98431;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c98431; }

.text {color:#c98431;}

.background {background-color:#c98431;}

.border {border:1px solid #c98431;}