1. oranges
2. light-neutrals
3. Pearly Putty

Color Pearly Putty orange (#dbd3bd):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pearly Putty orange (#dbd3bd):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
oranges

oranges Family:
light-neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
light-toned

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Pearly Putty / #dbd3bd

The HTML HEX code is #dbd3bd. The corresponding color name is "Pearly Putty". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 219%, Green (G): 211%, Blue (B): 189%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):14%, Black (K): 14%. In the HSL color space, #dbd3bd has a hue of 44°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 80%. The HSV representation is 44° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 86% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 85, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 12. The XYZ representation is X: 62, Y: 65, Z: 58. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.8270, U (chrominance) = -0.0422, and V (chrominance) = 0.0279.

The decimal value of the color is 14406589. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FFFFFF for a 20% lighter version and #B7A77B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #dbd3bd, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5426 Kelvin (5426K).

The approximate wavelength of #dbd3bd is around 612.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pearly Putty (Hex: #dbd3bd): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Pearly Putty (#dbd3bd) is reminiscent of the smooth and lustrous surface of seashells, resembling the iridescent glow of their mother-of-pearl interiors. This color embodies the delicate tones found in sand dunes, offering a soft contrast against the vibrant hues of beach grass. It harmonizes with the warm, earthy shades of pebbles and conveys a sense of tranquility and serenity, much like a peaceful shoreline at dawn. Pearly Putty serves as a neutral backdrop, allowing vibrant elements to stand out, much like seashells standing out amidst the vast ocean.

Tints and Shades of #dbd3bd HEX color (Pearly Putty)

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 #dbd3bd, 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
• #F6F4EF
• #EDE9DE
• #E4DECE
• #dbd3bd
• #A49E8E
• #6E6A5F
• #37352F
• #000000

Tones of Pearly Putty (#dbd3bd HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #dbd3bd, #b7b2a5 is the less saturated color, while #dbd3bd is the most saturated one.

• #b7b2a5
• #c0baab
• #c9c2b1
• #d2cbb7
• #dbd3bd
• #82795e
• #837859
• #837653
• #84754e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #dbd3bd;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #dbd3bd; }

.text {color:#dbd3bd;}

.background {background-color:#dbd3bd;}

.border {border:1px solid #dbd3bd;}