1. oranges
2. neutrals
3. Desert Grey

Color Desert Grey orange (#b8a487):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Desert Grey orange (#b8a487):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
oranges

oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Desert Grey / #b8a487

The HTML HEX code is #b8a487. The corresponding color name is "Desert Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 184%, Green (G): 164%, Blue (B): 135%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 11%, Yellow (Y):27%, Black (K): 28%. In the HSL color space, #b8a487 has a hue of 36°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 63%. The HSV representation is 36° for hue, 27% for saturation, and 72% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 68, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 18. The XYZ representation is X: 37, Y: 38, Z: 28. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6536, U (chrominance) = -0.0611, and V (chrominance) = 0.0596.

The decimal value of the color is 12100743. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #DFD6C8 for a 20% lighter version and #8A7351 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b8a487, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4597 Kelvin (4597K).

The approximate wavelength of #b8a487 is around 628.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Desert Grey (Hex: #b8a487): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Desert Grey (#b8a487) is a warm, sandy color that closely resembles the dry, cracked surface of the desert. Its tone is reminiscent of sun-bleached rocks and parched earth. This color exudes a sense of aridness and stillness, mirroring the calmness found in vast desert landscapes. Just as sand dunes stretch endlessly, Desert Grey carries an aura of tranquility and timelessness. Like the shifting sands, this hue seamlessly blends with its surroundings, making it an ideal choice for earthy, natural palettes.

Tints and Shades of #b8a487 HEX color (Desert Grey)

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 #b8a487, 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
• #EDE8E1
• #DCD2C3
• #CABBA5
• #b8a487
• #8A7B65
• #5C5244
• #2E2922
• #000000

Tones of Desert Grey (#b8a487 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b8a487, #a29684 is the less saturated color, while #b8a487 is the most saturated one.

• #a29684
• #a79985
• #ad9d86
• #b2a086
• #b8a487
• #5e574d
• #595045
• #534a3c
• #4e4334

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b8a487;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b8a487; }

.text {color:#b8a487;}

.background {background-color:#b8a487;}

.border {border:1px solid #b8a487;}