1. oranges
2. neutrals
3. Shelter

Color Shelter orange (#b8986c):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Shelter orange (#b8986c):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
oranges

oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Shelter / #b8986c

The HTML HEX code is #b8986c. The corresponding color name is "Shelter". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 184%, Green (G): 152%, Blue (B): 108%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 17%, Yellow (Y):41%, Black (K): 28%. In the HSL color space, #b8986c has a hue of 35°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 35° for hue, 41% for saturation, and 72% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 65, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = 28. The XYZ representation is X: 34, Y: 34, Z: 19. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6139, U (chrominance) = -0.0937, and V (chrominance) = 0.0944.

The decimal value of the color is 12097644. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9966. Variations of the colour are #D9C8B0 for a 20% lighter version and #7F643D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b8986c, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3854 Kelvin (3854K).

The approximate wavelength of #b8986c is around 630.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Shelter (Hex: #b8986c): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Shelter (#b8986c) resembles the warm and earthy tones of a sandy beach at sunset. This hue evokes a sense of comfort and protection, akin to finding refuge under the shelter of a sturdy, weathered tree. It shares similarities with natural elements such as worn, weathered wood or aged stone walls that offer shelter from the elements. Shelter brings to mind objects like cozy blankets, rustic cabins, or even the subtle hues of a desert landscape.

Tints and Shades of #b8986c HEX color (Shelter)

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 #b8986c, 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
• #EDE5DA
• #DCCCB6
• #CAB291
• #b8986c
• #8A7251
• #5C4C36
• #2E261B
• #000000

Tones of Shelter (#b8986c HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b8986c, #a28e74 is the less saturated color, while #b8986c is the most saturated one.

• #a28e74
• #a79172
• #ad9370
• #b2966e
• #b8986c
• #574f45
• #50473b
• #493e31
• #423627

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b8986c;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b8986c; }

.text {color:#b8986c;}

.background {background-color:#b8986c;}

.border {border:1px solid #b8986c;}