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3. Gold Buff

Color Gold Buff orange (#ecc481):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Gold Buff orange (#ecc481):
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 Gold Buff / #ecc481

The HTML HEX code is #ecc481. The corresponding color name is "Gold Buff". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 236%, Green (G): 196%, Blue (B): 129%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 17%, Yellow (Y):45%, Black (K): 7%. In the HSL color space, #ecc481 has a hue of 38°, saturation of 74%, and lightness of 72%. The HSV representation is 38° for hue, 45% for saturation, and 93% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 81, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = 39. The XYZ representation is X: 58, Y: 59, Z: 29. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7856, U (chrominance) = -0.1376, and V (chrominance) = 0.1227.

The decimal value of the color is 15516801. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #FFCC99. Variations of the colour are #FAEFDC for a 20% lighter version and #DF9D2A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #ecc481, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3745 Kelvin (3745K).

The approximate wavelength of #ecc481 is around 624.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Gold Buff (Hex: #ecc481): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Gold Buff (#ecc481) resembles the warm hues of a desert landscape at sunset. Its earthy tones evoke the feeling of golden sand dunes reflecting the last rays of sunlight. This color embodies the natural beauty of arid regions, such as the Sahara Desert or the American Southwest, where the land meets the sky in a mesmerizing display of warmth and tranquility. Gold Buff is reminiscent of a serene oasis amidst the vast expanse of dry terrain, offering a sense of calm and peacefulness.

Tints and Shades of #ecc481 HEX color (Gold Buff)

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 #ecc481, 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
• #FAF0E0
• #F6E2C0
• #F1D3A1
• #ecc481
• #B19361
• #766241
• #3B3120
• #000000

Tones of Gold Buff (#ecc481 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #ecc481, #c1a981 is the less saturated color, while #ecc481 is the most saturated one.

• #c1a981
• #ccb081
• #d6b681
• #e1bd81
• #ecc481
• #876c40
• #886935
• #8a662a
• #8b6220

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #ecc481;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #ecc481; }

.text {color:#ecc481;}

.background {background-color:#ecc481;}

.border {border:1px solid #ecc481;}