1. oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Quicksand

Color Quicksand orange (#ac9884):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Quicksand orange (#ac9884):
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 Quicksand / #ac9884

The HTML HEX code is #ac9884. The corresponding color name is "Quicksand". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 172%, Green (G): 152%, Blue (B): 132%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):23%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #ac9884 has a hue of 30°, saturation of 19%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 30° for hue, 23% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 64, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 13. The XYZ representation is X: 32, Y: 33, Z: 26. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6106, U (chrominance) = -0.0457, and V (chrominance) = 0.0561.

The decimal value of the color is 11311236. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D6CCC2 for a 20% lighter version and #796653 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #ac9884, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4737 Kelvin (4737K).

The approximate wavelength of #ac9884 is around 640.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Quicksand (Hex: #ac9884): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Quicksand (#ac9884) is a warm, earthy color reminiscent of desert sand dunes at sunset. Its soft, sandy hue reflects the natural tones found in arid landscapes. This versatile color can evoke the feeling of warm comfort and tranquility. Quicksand pairs well with other natural shades like sage green, burnt orange, and deep brown. Its warm and inviting nature makes it an excellent choice when creating a cozy and organic atmosphere. Whether used in interior design or advertising, Quicksand adds a touch of natural elegance to any project.

Tints and Shades of #ac9884 HEX color (Quicksand)

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 #ac9884, 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
• #EAE5E0
• #D6CCC2
• #C1B2A3
• #ac9884
• #817263
• #564C42
• #2B2621
• #000000

Tones of Quicksand (#ac9884 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #ac9884, #9a8e82 is the less saturated color, while #ac9884 is the most saturated one.

• #9a8e82
• #9f9183
• #a39383
• #a89684
• #ac9884
• #57514b
• #504942
• #4a423a
• #433a31

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #ac9884;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #ac9884; }

.text {color:#ac9884;}

.background {background-color:#ac9884;}

.border {border:1px solid #ac9884;}