1. browns
2. neutrals
3. Rusty Nail

Color Rusty Nail brown (#cc5522):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Rusty Nail brown (#cc5522):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
browns

browns Family:
neutral

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Rusty Nail / #cc5522

The HTML HEX code is #cc5522. The corresponding color name is "Rusty Nail". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 204%, Green (G): 85%, Blue (B): 34%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 58%, Yellow (Y):83%, Black (K): 20%. In the HSL color space, #cc5522 has a hue of 18°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 18° for hue, 83% for saturation, and 80% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = 45, and b* (blue to yellow) = 51. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 19, Z: 4. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4501, U (chrominance) = -0.1559, and V (chrominance) = 0.3070.

The decimal value of the color is 13391138. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC6633. Variations of the colour are #E7936F for a 20% lighter version and #763114 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #cc5522, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1655 Kelvin (1655K).

The approximate wavelength of #cc5522 is around 664.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Rusty Nail (Hex: #cc5522): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Rusty Nail (#cc5522) resembles the warm, earthy tones found in weathered terracotta pottery, embodying the essence of ancient civilizations. It shares similarities with sun-kissed autumn leaves, evoking a sense of nostalgia and the changing seasons. This rich, fiery hue also echoes the hue of toasted cinnamon sticks, adding a touch of warmth and spiciness to any visual composition. Rusty Nail captures the raw, rugged beauty of oxidized iron, akin to weathered metal objects such as vintage keys or discarded train tracks, embodying a sense of history and enduring strength.

Tints and Shades of #cc5522 HEX color (Rusty Nail)

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 #cc5522, 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
• #F2D5C8
• #E6AA91
• #D98059
• #cc5522
• #99401A
• #662B11
• #331509
• #000000

Tones of Rusty Nail (#cc5522 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #cc5522, #ae6648 is the less saturated color, while #cc5522 is the most saturated one.

• #ae6648
• #b5623e
• #bd5e35
• #c4592b
• #cc5522
• #453a36
• #3b2f2a
• #31231e
• #271811

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #cc5522;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #cc5522; }

.text {color:#cc5522;}

.background {background-color:#cc5522;}

.border {border:1px solid #cc5522;}