1. oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Walnut Shell Brown

Color Walnut Shell Brown orange (#a68b6e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Walnut Shell Brown orange (#a68b6e):
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:
medium chroma

Color Information about Walnut Shell Brown / #a68b6e

The HTML HEX code is #a68b6e. The corresponding color name is "Walnut Shell Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 166%, Green (G): 139%, Blue (B): 110%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 16%, Yellow (Y):34%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #a68b6e has a hue of 31°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 54%. The HSV representation is 31° for hue, 34% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = 19. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 28, Z: 19. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5638, U (chrominance) = -0.0652, and V (chrominance) = 0.0765.

The decimal value of the color is 10914670. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #CDBDAD for a 20% lighter version and #6C5742 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a68b6e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4145 Kelvin (4145K).

The approximate wavelength of #a68b6e is around 638.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Walnut Shell Brown (Hex: #a68b6e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Walnut Shell Brown (#a68b6e) resembles the rich hue of actual walnut shells, reflecting the natural worlds warm and earthy tones. This color draws parallels to the rough texture and deep shades of walnut shells, evoking feelings of warmth, comfort, and authenticity. Similar to bark on ancient trees or the cracked surface of dried leaves, Walnut Shell Brown encapsulates the beauty of natures raw elements. Utilizing this color in design can bring a touch of organic sophistication to various contexts, whether in fashion, home decor, or branding.

Tints and Shades of #a68b6e HEX color (Walnut Shell 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 #a68b6e, 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
• #E9E2DB
• #D3C5B7
• #BCA892
• #a68b6e
• #7D6853
• #534637
• #2A231C
• #000000

Tones of Walnut Shell Brown (#a68b6e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a68b6e, #978775 is the less saturated color, while #a68b6e is the most saturated one.

• #978775
• #9b8873
• #9e8972
• #a28a70
• #a68b6e
• #4e4943
• #464039
• #3e362f
• #352d25

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a68b6e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a68b6e; }

.text {color:#a68b6e;}

.background {background-color:#a68b6e;}

.border {border:1px solid #a68b6e;}