1. oranges
2. neutrals
3. Sourdough

Color Sourdough orange (#c9b59a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sourdough orange (#c9b59a):
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 Sourdough / #c9b59a

The HTML HEX code is #c9b59a. The corresponding color name is "Sourdough". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 201%, Green (G): 181%, Blue (B): 154%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 10%, Yellow (Y):23%, Black (K): 21%. In the HSL color space, #c9b59a has a hue of 34°, saturation of 30%, and lightness of 70%. The HSV representation is 34° for hue, 23% for saturation, and 79% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 75, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 16. The XYZ representation is X: 46, Y: 48, Z: 37. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7212, U (chrominance) = -0.0577, and V (chrominance) = 0.0588.

The decimal value of the color is 13219226. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #EDE7DE for a 20% lighter version and #A68559 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c9b59a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4763 Kelvin (4763K).

The approximate wavelength of #c9b59a is around 632.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sourdough (Hex: #c9b59a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Sourdough (#c9b59a) is reminiscent of the warm and earthy tones found in natural elements. With its rich and toasted appearance, it resembles the rugged bark of an ancient tree, weathered by years of sun and wind. This color is also akin to the golden hue of freshly harvested wheat fields, evoking feelings of warmth and comfort. Similar to the crust of a freshly baked loaf of sourdough bread, this color exudes a sense of rustic charm and nostalgia.

Tints and Shades of #c9b59a HEX color (Sourdough)

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 #c9b59a, 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
• #F2EDE6
• #E4DACD
• #D7C8B3
• #c9b59a
• #978874
• #655B4D
• #322D27
• #000000

Tones of Sourdough (#c9b59a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c9b59a, #aca090 is the less saturated color, while #c9b59a is the most saturated one.

• #aca090
• #b3a592
• #baaa95
• #c2b097
• #c9b59a
• #6e6353
• #6b5e4c
• #685944
• #65543d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c9b59a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c9b59a; }

.text {color:#c9b59a;}

.background {background-color:#c9b59a;}

.border {border:1px solid #c9b59a;}