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

Color Authentic Brown red-orange (#6b5446):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Authentic Brown red-orange (#6b5446):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Authentic Brown / #6b5446

The HTML HEX code is #6b5446. The corresponding color name is "Authentic Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 107%, Green (G): 84%, Blue (B): 70%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 21%, Yellow (Y):35%, Black (K): 58%. In the HSL color space, #6b5446 has a hue of 23°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 23° for hue, 35% for saturation, and 42% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 38, a* (green to red) = 7, and b* (blue to yellow) = 12. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 10, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3501, U (chrominance) = -0.0372, and V (chrominance) = 0.0610.

The decimal value of the color is 7033926. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666633. Variations of the colour are #A48774 for a 20% lighter version and #2E241E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6b5446, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3990 Kelvin (3990K).

The approximate wavelength of #6b5446 is around 654.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Authentic Brown (Hex: #6b5446): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Authentic Brown (#6b5446) exudes a warm and earthy vibe reminiscent of rich soil and bark, making it a perfect choice for brands associated with nature, heritage, or rustic aesthetics. This color evokes images of wooden furniture with a weathered patina, like antique oak or mahogany. It can also be compared to the hue of freshly brewed coffee, symbolizing comfort and familiarity. Authentic Brown is akin to the shade of chestnuts, exemplifying autumnal landscapes and embracing the changing seasons. Harnessing this color in design elements or branding can evoke a sense of organic authenticity and timeless elegance.

Tints and Shades of #6b5446 HEX color (Authentic 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 #6b5446, 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
• #DAD4D1
• #B5AAA3
• #907F74
• #6b5446
• #503F35
• #362A23
• #1B1512
• #000000

Tones of Authentic Brown (#6b5446 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6b5446, #73665d is the less saturated color, while #6b5446 is the most saturated one.

• #73665d
• #716157
• #6f5d52
• #6d584c
• #6b5446
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6b5446;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6b5446; }

.text {color:#6b5446;}

.background {background-color:#6b5446;}

.border {border:1px solid #6b5446;}