1. oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Sediment

Color Sediment orange (#b3a698):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sediment orange (#b3a698):
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 Sediment / #b3a698

The HTML HEX code is #b3a698. The corresponding color name is "Sediment". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 179%, Green (G): 166%, Blue (B): 152%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):15%, Black (K): 30%. In the HSL color space, #b3a698 has a hue of 31°, saturation of 15%, and lightness of 65%. The HSV representation is 31° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 70% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 69, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 38, Y: 39, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6600, U (chrominance) = -0.0314, and V (chrominance) = 0.0368.

The decimal value of the color is 11773592. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #DED9D3 for a 20% lighter version and #847362 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b3a698, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5293 Kelvin (5293K).

The approximate wavelength of #b3a698 is around 638.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sediment (Hex: #b3a698): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b3a698, named Sediment, resembles the warm, earthy tones of weathered rocks and ancient stones. It evokes the feeling of a rocky shoreline, with its shades of gray, taupe, and brown. Sediment can be compared to the weathered pebbles found on a riverbed or the textured layers of sedimentary rocks formed over time. This color exudes a sense of groundedness and provides a natural, rustic aesthetic when incorporated into designs or decor.

Tints and Shades of #b3a698 HEX color (Sediment)

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 #b3a698, 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
• #ECE9E5
• #D9D3CC
• #C6BCB2
• #b3a698
• #867D72
• #5A534C
• #2D2A26
• #000000

Tones of Sediment (#b3a698 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b3a698, #9f978e is the less saturated color, while #b3a698 is the most saturated one.

• #9f978e
• #a49b91
• #a99e93
• #aea296
• #b3a698
• #5f5a54
• #5a534c
• #544d45
• #4f463d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b3a698;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b3a698; }

.text {color:#b3a698;}

.background {background-color:#b3a698;}

.border {border:1px solid #b3a698;}