1. oranges
2. neutrals
3. Sauterne

Color Sauterne orange (#c5a253):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sauterne orange (#c5a253):
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 Sauterne / #c5a253

The HTML HEX code is #c5a253. The corresponding color name is "Sauterne". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 197%, Green (G): 162%, Blue (B): 83%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 18%, Yellow (Y):58%, Black (K): 23%. In the HSL color space, #c5a253 has a hue of 42°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 55%. The HSV representation is 42° for hue, 58% for saturation, and 77% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 68, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 45. The XYZ representation is X: 38, Y: 38, Z: 14. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6410, U (chrominance) = -0.1553, and V (chrominance) = 0.1154.

The decimal value of the color is 12952147. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9966. Variations of the colour are #DFCC9F for a 20% lighter version and #866B2D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c5a253, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3501 Kelvin (3501K).

The approximate wavelength of #c5a253 is around 616.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sauterne (Hex: #c5a253): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c5a253, named Sauterne, resembles the warm and rich tones of sun-drenched fields during harvest season. This hue is reminiscent of golden wheat swaying in the wind, the ripened skin of perfectly roasted chestnuts, and the caramelized edges of a freshly baked apple pie. Sauterne also captures the essence of autumn leaves, with their mixture of orange, yellow, and brown hues. Its earthy and inviting quality evokes a sense of comfort and nostalgia, making it a fantastic choice for creating a cozy and organic ambiance in design.

Tints and Shades of #c5a253 HEX color (Sauterne)

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 #c5a253, 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
• #F1E8D4
• #E2D1A9
• #D4B97E
• #c5a253
• #947A3E
• #63512A
• #312915
• #000000

Tones of Sauterne (#c5a253 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c5a253, #a99465 is the less saturated color, while #c5a253 is the most saturated one.

• #a99465
• #b09861
• #b79b5c
• #be9f58
• #c5a253
• #554e3f
• #4e4634
• #473e29
• #40351e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c5a253;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c5a253; }

.text {color:#c5a253;}

.background {background-color:#c5a253;}

.border {border:1px solid #c5a253;}