1. red-oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Obsidian Brown

Color Obsidian Brown red-orange (#523e35):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Obsidian Brown red-orange (#523e35):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Obsidian Brown / #523e35

The HTML HEX code is #523e35. The corresponding color name is "Obsidian Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 82%, Green (G): 62%, Blue (B): 53%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 24%, Yellow (Y):35%, Black (K): 68%. In the HSL color space, #523e35 has a hue of 19°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 26%. The HSV representation is 19° for hue, 35% for saturation, and 32% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 28, a* (green to red) = 7, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 6, Y: 5, Z: 4. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2626, U (chrominance) = -0.0269, and V (chrominance) = 0.0518.

The decimal value of the color is 5389877. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663333. Variations of the colour are #8E6C5D for a 20% lighter version and #130E0C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #523e35, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3920 Kelvin (3920K).

The approximate wavelength of #523e35 is around 662.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Obsidian Brown (Hex: #523e35): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #523e35, also known as Obsidian Brown, is reminiscent of the smooth, dark volcanic rock known as obsidian. This deep, earthy brown shade exudes a sense of grounding and strength, much like the stone itself. Just as obsidian is often used for making tools and weapons due to its sharpness and durability, this color can be used to create a bold and powerful visual impact in design. Whether used in nature-inspired aesthetics, artisanal products, or luxurious brand identities, Obsidian Brown adds a touch of timeless elegance and sophistication.

Tints and Shades of #523e35 HEX color (Obsidian Brown)

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 #523e35, 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
• #D4CFCD
• #A99F9A
• #7D6E68
• #523e35
• #3E2F28
• #291F1B
• #15100D
• #000000

Tones of Obsidian Brown (#523e35 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #523e35, #645853 is the less saturated color, while #523e35 is the most saturated one.

• #645853
• #60524c
• #5b4b44
• #57453d
• #523e35
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #523e35;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #523e35; }

.text {color:#523e35;}

.background {background-color:#523e35;}

.border {border:1px solid #523e35;}