1. oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Pale Oyster

Color Pale Oyster orange (#9c8d72):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pale Oyster orange (#9c8d72):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
oranges

oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Pale Oyster / #9c8d72

The HTML HEX code is #9c8d72. The corresponding color name is "Pale Oyster". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 156%, Green (G): 141%, Blue (B): 114%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 10%, Yellow (Y):27%, Black (K): 39%. In the HSL color space, #9c8d72 has a hue of 39°, saturation of 18%, and lightness of 53%. The HSV representation is 39° for hue, 27% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 59, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 16. The XYZ representation is X: 26, Y: 27, Z: 20. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5585, U (chrominance) = -0.0548, and V (chrominance) = 0.0468.

The decimal value of the color is 10259826. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #C7BEAE for a 20% lighter version and #635945 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9c8d72, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4641 Kelvin (4641K).

The approximate wavelength of #9c8d72 is around 622.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pale Oyster (Hex: #9c8d72): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Pale Oyster (#9c8d72) is a warm, neutral color that resembles the delicate hues found in seashells. This shade evokes the earthy tones of sandy beaches and provides a calming aura reminiscent of a quiet coastal retreat. Its akin to the smooth, weathered texture of driftwood and the subtle variations of light and shadow on a seashells surface. Pale Oyster seamlessly blends with natural landscapes, making it an ideal choice for interior design inspired by coastal aesthetics. Its organic charm makes it a popular choice for creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere in homes and hospitality spaces.

Tints and Shades of #9c8d72 HEX color (Pale Oyster)

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 #9c8d72, 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
• #E6E3DC
• #CEC6B9
• #B5AA95
• #9c8d72
• #756A56
• #4E4739
• #27231D
• #000000

Tones of Pale Oyster (#9c8d72 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9c8d72, #918878 is the less saturated color, while #9c8d72 is the most saturated one.

• #918878
• #948976
• #968a75
• #998c73
• #9c8d72
• #4b4843
• #423f39
• #39362f
• #302c25

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9c8d72;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9c8d72; }

.text {color:#9c8d72;}

.background {background-color:#9c8d72;}

.border {border:1px solid #9c8d72;}