1. oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Walnut Hull

Color Walnut Hull orange (#5d5242):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Walnut Hull orange (#5d5242):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
oranges

oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Walnut Hull / #5d5242

The HTML HEX code is #5d5242. The corresponding color name is "Walnut Hull". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 93%, Green (G): 82%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):29%, Black (K): 64%. In the HSL color space, #5d5242 has a hue of 36°, saturation of 17%, and lightness of 31%. The HSV representation is 36° for hue, 29% for saturation, and 36% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 36, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 11. The XYZ representation is X: 9, Y: 9, Z: 6. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3273, U (chrominance) = -0.0337, and V (chrominance) = 0.0328.

The decimal value of the color is 6115906. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666633. Variations of the colour are #97866D for a 20% lighter version and #211D17 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5d5242, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4569 Kelvin (4569K).

The approximate wavelength of #5d5242 is around 628.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Walnut Hull (Hex: #5d5242): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Hex color #5d5242, commonly known as Walnut Hull, resembles the rich deep brown color of the outer shell of a walnut. This shade evokes the warmth and earthiness of nature, resembling the rugged bark of trees or the organic hues found in a dense forest. It mirrors the natural beauty of wooden furniture, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Walnut Hull exudes a sense of grounding and stability, making it a perfect choice to bring a natural element into design or decor.

Tints and Shades of #5d5242 HEX color (Walnut Hull)

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 #5d5242, 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
• #D7D4D0
• #AEA9A1
• #867D71
• #5d5242
• #463E32
• #2F2921
• #171511
• #000000

Tones of Walnut Hull (#5d5242 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5d5242, #6b645b is the less saturated color, while #5d5242 is the most saturated one.

• #6b645b
• #686055
• #645b4e
• #615748
• #5d5242
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5d5242;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5d5242; }

.text {color:#5d5242;}

.background {background-color:#5d5242;}

.border {border:1px solid #5d5242;}