1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Wet Clay

Color Wet Clay gray (#a49690):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Wet Clay gray (#a49690):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Wet Clay / #a49690

The HTML HEX code is #a49690. The corresponding color name is "Wet Clay". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 164%, Green (G): 150%, Blue (B): 144%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 9%, Yellow (Y):12%, Black (K): 36%. In the HSL color space, #a49690 has a hue of 18°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 18° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 64% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 31, Y: 32, Z: 31. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6020, U (chrominance) = -0.0183, and V (chrominance) = 0.0361.

The decimal value of the color is 10786448. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D1CAC7 for a 20% lighter version and #70625C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a49690, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5473 Kelvin (5473K).

The approximate wavelength of #a49690 is around 664.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Wet Clay (Hex: #a49690): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #a49690, also known as Wet Clay, resembles the earthy tones found in natural elements such as clay soil and pottery. It exudes a sense of grounding and organic warmth, reminiscent of dried leaves in autumn or the rugged bark of a tree. This colors understated elegance makes it a versatile choice for interior design, fashion, and branding. Imagine a cozy rustic cabin adorned with wooden furniture and exposed brick walls - Wet Clay captures that essence beautifully.

Tints and Shades of #a49690 HEX color (Wet Clay)

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 #a49690, 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
• #E8E5E3
• #D2CBC8
• #BBB0AC
• #a49690
• #7B716C
• #524B48
• #292624
• #000000

Tones of Wet Clay (#a49690 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a49690, #968d8a is the less saturated color, while #a49690 is the most saturated one.

• #968d8a
• #998f8b
• #9d928d
• #a0948e
• #a49690
• #55514f
• #4e4947
• #47423f
• #403a37

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a49690;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a49690; }

.text {color:#a49690;}

.background {background-color:#a49690;}

.border {border:1px solid #a49690;}