1. oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Water Wheel

Color Water Wheel orange (#a28566):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Water Wheel orange (#a28566):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
oranges

oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Water Wheel / #a28566

The HTML HEX code is #a28566. The corresponding color name is "Water Wheel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 162%, Green (G): 133%, Blue (B): 102%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 18%, Yellow (Y):37%, Black (K): 36%. In the HSL color space, #a28566 has a hue of 31°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 52%. The HSV representation is 31° for hue, 37% for saturation, and 64% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 57, a* (green to red) = 7, and b* (blue to yellow) = 21. The XYZ representation is X: 26, Y: 25, Z: 16. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5417, U (chrominance) = -0.0697, and V (chrominance) = 0.0821.

The decimal value of the color is 10650982. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #C9B8A6 for a 20% lighter version and #65523E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a28566, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3974 Kelvin (3974K).

The approximate wavelength of #a28566 is around 638.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Water Wheel (Hex: #a28566): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #a28566, also known as Water Wheel, resembles the color of a rustic wooden water wheel found in traditional mills. Its warm and earthy brownish-grey shade reflects the natural elements of wood and stone found in rural landscapes. This color evokes a sense of nostalgia and vintage charm, reminiscent of the simplicity and craftsmanship of the past. It blends well with natural surroundings, making it a popular choice for interior design, fashion, and branding purposes, particularly for rustic and organic brands.

Tints and Shades of #a28566 HEX color (Water Wheel)

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 #a28566, 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
• #E8E1D9
• #D1C2B3
• #B9A48C
• #a28566
• #7A644D
• #514333
• #29211A
• #000000

Tones of Water Wheel (#a28566 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a28566, #948370 is the less saturated color, while #a28566 is the most saturated one.

• #948370
• #98846e
• #9b846b
• #9f8569
• #a28566
• #494541
• #403b37
• #37322c
• #2e2822

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a28566;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a28566; }

.text {color:#a28566;}

.background {background-color:#a28566;}

.border {border:1px solid #a28566;}