1. red-oranges
2. light-muteds
3. Urban Taupe

Color Urban Taupe red-orange (#c9bdb6):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Urban Taupe red-orange (#c9bdb6):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
light-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Urban Taupe / #c9bdb6

The HTML HEX code is #c9bdb6. The corresponding color name is "Urban Taupe". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 201%, Green (G): 189%, Blue (B): 182%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):9%, Black (K): 21%. In the HSL color space, #c9bdb6 has a hue of 22°, saturation of 15%, and lightness of 75%. The HSV representation is 22° for hue, 9% for saturation, and 79% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 77, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 51, Y: 52, Z: 52. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7521, U (chrominance) = -0.0189, and V (chrominance) = 0.0317.

The decimal value of the color is 13221302. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #F4F2F0 for a 20% lighter version and #9D887B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c9bdb6, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5694 Kelvin (5694K).

The approximate wavelength of #c9bdb6 is around 656.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Urban Taupe (Hex: #c9bdb6): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Urban Taupe, with its hex color code #c9bdb6, resembles the delicate hue of aged stone walls or weathered clay sculptures. This color exudes an earthy elegance reminiscent of urban landscapes, such as aged concrete structures or weathered metal surfaces. It shares similarities with natural elements like pebbles found in a serene riverbed or the weathered bark of ancient trees. Urban Taupes warm undertones evoke a sense of timeless sophistication, making it a perfect choice for interior design or fashion, adding a touch of urban charm and natural beauty.

Tints and Shades of #c9bdb6 HEX color (Urban Taupe)

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 #c9bdb6, 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
• #F2EFED
• #E4DEDB
• #D7CEC8
• #c9bdb6
• #978E89
• #655F5B
• #322F2E
• #000000

Tones of Urban Taupe (#c9bdb6 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c9bdb6, #aca5a0 is the less saturated color, while #c9bdb6 is the most saturated one.

• #aca5a0
• #b3aba6
• #bab1ab
• #c2b7b1
• #c9bdb6
• #716761
• #6f635c
• #6c5e56
• #6a5a51

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c9bdb6;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c9bdb6; }

.text {color:#c9bdb6;}

.background {background-color:#c9bdb6;}

.border {border:1px solid #c9bdb6;}