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

Color Dusky Taupe red-orange (#c9bdb7):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dusky Taupe red-orange (#c9bdb7):
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 Dusky Taupe / #c9bdb7

The HTML HEX code is #c9bdb7. The corresponding color name is "Dusky Taupe". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 201%, Green (G): 189%, Blue (B): 183%. 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, #c9bdb7 has a hue of 20°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 75%. The HSV representation is 20° 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) = 0.7526, U (chrominance) = -0.0172, and V (chrominance) = 0.0313.

The decimal value of the color is 13221303. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #F4F2F0 for a 20% lighter version and #9C877C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c9bdb7, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5733 Kelvin (5733K).

The approximate wavelength of #c9bdb7 is around 660.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dusky Taupe (Hex: #c9bdb7): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dusky Taupe (#c9bdb7) is a warm and sophisticated color that resembles the subtle beauty of weathered stones. Its dusty gray-brown tone evokes a sense of tranquility and elegance, similar to how pebbles found near a peaceful riverbank exude a soothing aura. This dusky taupe hue is akin to the worn bark of an ancient tree, exuding a timeless and organic charm. Like the earthy undertones of terracotta pottery or the faded hues of a rustic cabin, this color brings a natural and rustic ambiance to any design or decor it graces.

Tints and Shades of #c9bdb7 HEX color (Dusky 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 #c9bdb7, 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
• #D7CEC9
• #c9bdb7
• #978E89
• #655F5C
• #322F2E
• #000000

Tones of Dusky Taupe (#c9bdb7 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c9bdb7, #aca5a1 is the less saturated color, while #c9bdb7 is the most saturated one.

• #aca5a1
• #b3aba7
• #bab1ac
• #c2b7b2
• #c9bdb7
• #716761
• #6f635c
• #6c5e57
• #6a5a52

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c9bdb7;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c9bdb7; }

.text {color:#c9bdb7;}

.background {background-color:#c9bdb7;}

.border {border:1px solid #c9bdb7;}