1. oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Kelp Brown

Color Kelp Brown orange (#716246):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Kelp Brown orange (#716246):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
oranges

oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Kelp Brown / #716246

The HTML HEX code is #716246. The corresponding color name is "Kelp Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 113%, Green (G): 98%, Blue (B): 70%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):38%, Black (K): 56%. In the HSL color space, #716246 has a hue of 39°, saturation of 23%, and lightness of 36%. The HSV representation is 39° for hue, 38% for saturation, and 44% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 42, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 18. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 13, Z: 8. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3894, U (chrominance) = -0.0565, and V (chrominance) = 0.0472.

The decimal value of the color is 7430726. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666633. Variations of the colour are #A99775 for a 20% lighter version and #322C1F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #716246, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4177 Kelvin (4177K).

The approximate wavelength of #716246 is around 622.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Kelp Brown (Hex: #716246): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#716246, also known as Kelp Brown, is a deep brown color that evokes the rich hues found in kelp, a type of marine algae. This earthy color captures the essence of the underwater ecosystem, resembling the color of kelp fronds gently swaying in the ocean currents. Kelp Brown can be compared to the bark of a majestic tree or the fertile soil in a lush forest. Its warm and organic tones make it a versatile choice for creating a natural and grounding atmosphere in design and decor.

Tints and Shades of #716246 HEX color (Kelp Brown)

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 #716246, 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
• #DCD8D1
• #B8B1A3
• #958974
• #716246
• #554A35
• #393123
• #1C1912
• #000000

Tones of Kelp Brown (#716246 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #716246, #776e5d is the less saturated color, while #716246 is the most saturated one.

• #776e5d
• #766b57
• #746852
• #73654c
• #716246
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #716246;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #716246; }

.text {color:#716246;}

.background {background-color:#716246;}

.border {border:1px solid #716246;}