1. oranges
2. neutrals
3. Balsam Brown

Color Balsam Brown orange (#cba874):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Balsam Brown orange (#cba874):
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 Balsam Brown / #cba874

The HTML HEX code is #cba874. The corresponding color name is "Balsam Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 203%, Green (G): 168%, Blue (B): 116%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 17%, Yellow (Y):43%, Black (K): 20%. In the HSL color space, #cba874 has a hue of 36°, saturation of 46%, and lightness of 63%. The HSV representation is 36° for hue, 43% for saturation, and 80% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 71, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = 32. The XYZ representation is X: 42, Y: 42, Z: 22. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6766, U (chrominance) = -0.1091, and V (chrominance) = 0.1048.

The decimal value of the color is 13346932. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9966. Variations of the colour are #E8D8C0 for a 20% lighter version and #A0783B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #cba874, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3808 Kelvin (3808K).

The approximate wavelength of #cba874 is around 628.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Balsam Brown (Hex: #cba874): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Balsam Brown (#cba874) evokes the warm, rich tones found in the bark of ancient trees. This hue resembles the earthy shades of oak, mahogany, and walnut. Like a densely wooded forest, Balsam Brown exudes a sense of stability and strength. It resonates with the rugged and enduring qualities of aged timber, bringing to mind sturdy log cabins, antique furniture, and natural wood finishes. Balsam Brown infuses a space with a grounded and rustic ambiance, giving it a timeless and comforting appeal.

Tints and Shades of #cba874 HEX color (Balsam Brown)

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 #cba874, 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
• #F2E9DC
• #E5D4BA
• #D8BE97
• #cba874
• #987E57
• #66543A
• #332A1D
• #000000

Tones of Balsam Brown (#cba874 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #cba874, #ad9879 is the less saturated color, while #cba874 is the most saturated one.

• #ad9879
• #b59c78
• #bca076
• #c4a475
• #cba874
• #665946
• #61533c
• #5d4c32
• #584629

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #cba874;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #cba874; }

.text {color:#cba874;}

.background {background-color:#cba874;}

.border {border:1px solid #cba874;}