1. oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Humus

Color Humus orange (#b7a793):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Humus orange (#b7a793):
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 Humus / #b7a793

The HTML HEX code is #b7a793. The corresponding color name is "Humus". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 183%, Green (G): 167%, Blue (B): 147%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 9%, Yellow (Y):20%, Black (K): 28%. In the HSL color space, #b7a793 has a hue of 33°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 65%. The HSV representation is 33° for hue, 20% for saturation, and 72% 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) = 12. The XYZ representation is X: 39, Y: 40, Z: 33. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6647, U (chrominance) = -0.0434, and V (chrominance) = 0.0464.

The decimal value of the color is 12035987. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E0DAD1 for a 20% lighter version and #8A755C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b7a793, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4993 Kelvin (4993K).

The approximate wavelength of #b7a793 is around 634.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Humus (Hex: #b7a793): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#b7a793, also known as Humus, resembles the warm, earthy tones of freshly tilled soil. This rich color evokes a sense of grounding and connection to nature. It is similar to the hue found in fertile landscapes, resembling the color of humus, the organic matter formed by the decomposition of plants and animals. With its brownish-gray undertones, Humus brings to mind the natural beauty of forests, gardens, and wilderness. Embracing this color in design can create a harmonious and natural atmosphere, reminiscent of the serenity found in nature.

Tints and Shades of #b7a793 HEX color (Humus)

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 #b7a793, 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
• #EDE9E4
• #DBD3C9
• #C9BDAE
• #b7a793
• #897D6E
• #5C544A
• #2E2A25
• #000000

Tones of Humus (#b7a793 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b7a793, #a1978b is the less saturated color, while #b7a793 is the most saturated one.

• #a1978b
• #a79b8d
• #ac9f8f
• #b2a391
• #b7a793
• #615a51
• #5c5349
• #564d42
• #51463a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b7a793;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b7a793; }

.text {color:#b7a793;}

.background {background-color:#b7a793;}

.border {border:1px solid #b7a793;}