1. oranges
2. neutrals
3. Taupe

Color Taupe orange (#b9a281):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Taupe orange (#b9a281):
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 Taupe / #b9a281

The HTML HEX code is #b9a281. The corresponding color name is "Taupe". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 185%, Green (G): 162%, Blue (B): 129%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):30%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #b9a281 has a hue of 35°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 35° for hue, 30% for saturation, and 73% 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) = 20. The XYZ representation is X: 37, Y: 38, Z: 26. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6475, U (chrominance) = -0.0697, and V (chrominance) = 0.0684.

The decimal value of the color is 12165761. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #DED3C4 for a 20% lighter version and #8A704C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b9a281, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4398 Kelvin (4398K).

The approximate wavelength of #b9a281 is around 630.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Taupe (Hex: #b9a281): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#b9a281, also known as Taupe, is a warm and earthy color that resembles the tone of weathered wood or a dried autumn leaf. This shade of brown carries undertones of gray and beige, creating a sense of understated elegance. Taupe, evoking the natural beauty of nature, can be likened to the smooth texture of pebbles on a riverbank or the rustic appearance of tree bark. Its neutral and versatile nature makes it a perfect choice to create a soothing and organic atmosphere in interior design, fashion, and branding.

Tints and Shades of #b9a281 HEX color (Taupe)

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 #b9a281, 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
• #EEE8E0
• #DCD1C0
• #CBB9A1
• #b9a281
• #8B7A61
• #5D5141
• #2E2920
• #000000

Tones of Taupe (#b9a281 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b9a281, #a29481 is the less saturated color, while #b9a281 is the most saturated one.

• #a29481
• #a89881
• #ae9b81
• #b39f81
• #b9a281
• #5e564b
• #584f42
• #524839
• #4d4130

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b9a281;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b9a281; }

.text {color:#b9a281;}

.background {background-color:#b9a281;}

.border {border:1px solid #b9a281;}