1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Winter Rye

Color Winter Rye gray (#aaa99d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Winter Rye gray (#aaa99d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Winter Rye / #aaa99d

The HTML HEX code is #aaa99d. The corresponding color name is "Winter Rye". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 170%, Green (G): 169%, Blue (B): 157%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):8%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #aaa99d has a hue of 55°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 64%. The HSV representation is 55° for hue, 8% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 69, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 6. The XYZ representation is X: 37, Y: 39, Z: 38. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6586, U (chrominance) = -0.0211, and V (chrominance) = 0.0071.

The decimal value of the color is 11184541. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D9D9D3 for a 20% lighter version and #787768 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #aaa99d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5873 Kelvin (5873K).

The approximate wavelength of #aaa99d is around 590.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Winter Rye (Hex: #aaa99d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Winter Rye (#aaa99d) resembles the muted and earthy tones found in a dried wheat field during the winter months. The color captures the essence of withered grasses and faded foliage, evoking a sense of tranquility and nostalgia. It harmonizes with decaying tree bark, the delicate feathers of a barn owl, and the textured surface of weathered stone walls. Winter Rye merges seamlessly with the natural world, blending effortlessly with the subtleties of a windswept landscape or the comforting interior of a rustic cabin.

Tints and Shades of #aaa99d HEX color (Winter Rye)

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 #aaa99d, 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
• #EAEAE7
• #D5D4CE
• #BFBFB6
• #aaa99d
• #807F76
• #55554F
• #2B2A27
• #000000

Tones of Winter Rye (#aaa99d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #aaa99d, #999991 is the less saturated color, while #aaa99d is the most saturated one.

• #999991
• #9d9d94
• #a2a197
• #a6a59a
• #aaa99d
• #5b5a55
• #55544e
• #4e4e47
• #484740

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #aaa99d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #aaa99d; }

.text {color:#aaa99d;}

.background {background-color:#aaa99d;}

.border {border:1px solid #aaa99d;}