1. red-oranges
2. light-neutrals
3. Dry Creek

Color Dry Creek red-orange (#d8c7b6):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dry Creek red-orange (#d8c7b6):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
light-neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Dry Creek / #d8c7b6

The HTML HEX code is #d8c7b6. The corresponding color name is "Dry Creek". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 216%, Green (G): 199%, Blue (B): 182%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 8%, Yellow (Y):16%, Black (K): 15%. In the HSL color space, #d8c7b6 has a hue of 30°, saturation of 30%, and lightness of 78%. The HSV representation is 30° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 85% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 81, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 11. The XYZ representation is X: 57, Y: 59, Z: 53. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7927, U (chrominance) = -0.0389, and V (chrominance) = 0.0477.

The decimal value of the color is 14206902. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FBFAF8 for a 20% lighter version and #B49474 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #d8c7b6, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5227 Kelvin (5227K).

The approximate wavelength of #d8c7b6 is around 640.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dry Creek (Hex: #d8c7b6): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dry Creek (#d8c7b6) bears a resemblance to the soft, sandy hue of a dried riverbed. This earthy tone evokes a sense of tranquility and grounding. It mirrors the warm and gentle colors found in arid landscapes, as well as weathered stones and sandstone cliffs. Imagine the calmness of walking along a sun-warmed creek with pebbles strewn amidst the parched sand. Dry Creeks mellow and natural essence makes it an excellent choice for designs that seek to capture the serene beauty of nature or evoke a rustic and timeless feel.

Tints and Shades of #d8c7b6 HEX color (Dry Creek)

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 #d8c7b6, 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
• #F5F1ED
• #ECE3DB
• #E2D5C8
• #d8c7b6
• #A29589
• #6C645B
• #36322E
• #000000

Tones of Dry Creek (#d8c7b6 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #d8c7b6, #b5aba0 is the less saturated color, while #d8c7b6 is the most saturated one.

• #b5aba0
• #beb2a6
• #c6b9ab
• #cfc0b1
• #d8c7b6
• #7f6d5c
• #7f6a56
• #7e6750
• #7e644a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #d8c7b6;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #d8c7b6; }

.text {color:#d8c7b6;}

.background {background-color:#d8c7b6;}

.border {border:1px solid #d8c7b6;}