1. oranges
2. neutrals
3. Chalky

Color Chalky orange (#dfc281):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Chalky orange (#dfc281):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
oranges

oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Chalky / #dfc281

The HTML HEX code is #dfc281. The corresponding color name is "Chalky". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 223%, Green (G): 194%, Blue (B): 129%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):42%, Black (K): 13%. In the HSL color space, #dfc281 has a hue of 41°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 69%. The HSV representation is 41° for hue, 42% for saturation, and 87% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 80, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 36. The XYZ representation is X: 54, Y: 56, Z: 29. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7657, U (chrominance) = -0.1279, and V (chrominance) = 0.0954.

The decimal value of the color is 14664321. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #F3E9D2 for a 20% lighter version and #C79833 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #dfc281, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3987 Kelvin (3987K).

The approximate wavelength of #dfc281 is around 618.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Chalky (Hex: #dfc281): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #dfc281, named Chalky, resembles the warm hues of sandy beaches during sunset. Its earthy tones evoke a sense of tranquility and harmony, similar to the softness of seashells and the smoothness of pebbles along the shore. This color also shares similarities with the subtle warmth of dried autumn leaves and the gentle tones of sun-kissed wheat fields. Chalky, with its soft and comforting appearance, brings to mind the simplicity and beauty of nature, making it a versatile choice for organic and rustic-themed designs.

Tints and Shades of #dfc281 HEX color (Chalky)

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 #dfc281, 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
• #F7F0E0
• #EFE1C0
• #E7D1A1
• #dfc281
• #A79261
• #706141
• #383120
• #000000

Tones of Chalky (#dfc281 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #dfc281, #b9a881 is the less saturated color, while #dfc281 is the most saturated one.

• #b9a881
• #c3ae81
• #ccb581
• #d6bb81
• #dfc281
• #7a6a45
• #79663b
• #786232
• #775f28

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #dfc281;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #dfc281; }

.text {color:#dfc281;}

.background {background-color:#dfc281;}

.border {border:1px solid #dfc281;}