1. oranges
2. neutrals
3. Basswood

Color Basswood orange (#c9b196):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Basswood orange (#c9b196):
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 Basswood / #c9b196

The HTML HEX code is #c9b196. The corresponding color name is "Basswood". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 201%, Green (G): 177%, Blue (B): 150%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):25%, Black (K): 21%. In the HSL color space, #c9b196 has a hue of 32°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 69%. The HSV representation is 32° for hue, 25% for saturation, and 79% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 74, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 17. The XYZ representation is X: 45, Y: 46, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7102, U (chrominance) = -0.0600, and V (chrominance) = 0.0685.

The decimal value of the color is 13218198. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #ECE4DA for a 20% lighter version and #A58055 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c9b196, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4611 Kelvin (4611K).

The approximate wavelength of #c9b196 is around 636.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Basswood (Hex: #c9b196): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Basswood (#c9b196) exudes the warm, earthy tones of nature. Resembling the bark of a towering oak tree, it imparts a sense of stability and strength. This color captures the essence of a serene sunset, with its golden hues reflecting off a tranquil lake. It evokes the smoothness of polished driftwood, washed ashore by gentle waves. Basswood stands in harmony with nature, resembling sand dunes gracefully shaped by the wind. It encompasses the quiet elegance of a woodland path covered in fallen leaves, inviting you to explore its natural beauty.

Tints and Shades of #c9b196 HEX color (Basswood)

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 #c9b196, 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
• #F2ECE5
• #E4D8CB
• #D7C5B0
• #c9b196
• #978571
• #65594B
• #322C26
• #000000

Tones of Basswood (#c9b196 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c9b196, #ac9d8d is the less saturated color, while #c9b196 is the most saturated one.

• #ac9d8d
• #b3a28f
• #baa792
• #c2ac94
• #c9b196
• #6d6051
• #6a5b49
• #675642
• #64503a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c9b196;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c9b196; }

.text {color:#c9b196;}

.background {background-color:#c9b196;}

.border {border:1px solid #c9b196;}