1. oranges
2. neutrals
3. Gingersnap

Color Gingersnap orange (#c79e73):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Gingersnap orange (#c79e73):
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 Gingersnap / #c79e73

The HTML HEX code is #c79e73. The corresponding color name is "Gingersnap". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 199%, Green (G): 158%, Blue (B): 115%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 21%, Yellow (Y):42%, Black (K): 22%. In the HSL color space, #c79e73 has a hue of 31°, saturation of 43%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 31° for hue, 42% for saturation, and 78% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 68, a* (green to red) = 10, and b* (blue to yellow) = 28. The XYZ representation is X: 39, Y: 38, Z: 21. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6485, U (chrominance) = -0.0972, and V (chrominance) = 0.1157.

The decimal value of the color is 13082227. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9966. Variations of the colour are #E5D2BD for a 20% lighter version and #996D3D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c79e73, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3681 Kelvin (3681K).

The approximate wavelength of #c79e73 is around 638.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Gingersnap (Hex: #c79e73): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Gingersnap (#c79e73) resembles the warm hues of autumn leaves, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. It shares traits with russet-brown acorns and toasted caramel, evoking a sense of comfort and nostalgia. This color can be seen in the earthy tones of a rustic cabin or the crackling flames of a bonfire, exuding warmth and serenity. Gingersnap is like a cup of steaming chai tea, rich and aromatic, reminding us of the simple pleasures in life.

Tints and Shades of #c79e73 HEX color (Gingersnap)

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 #c79e73, 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
• #F1E7DC
• #E3CFB9
• #D5B696
• #c79e73
• #957756
• #644F3A
• #32281D
• #000000

Tones of Gingersnap (#c79e73 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c79e73, #ab9278 is the less saturated color, while #c79e73 is the most saturated one.

• #ab9278
• #b29577
• #b99876
• #c09b74
• #c79e73
• #635546
• #5e4e3c
• #594632
• #543f29

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c79e73;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c79e73; }

.text {color:#c79e73;}

.background {background-color:#c79e73;}

.border {border:1px solid #c79e73;}