1. red-oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Sandstone Grey

Color Sandstone Grey red-orange (#857266):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sandstone Grey red-orange (#857266):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Sandstone Grey / #857266

The HTML HEX code is #857266. The corresponding color name is "Sandstone Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 133%, Green (G): 114%, Blue (B): 102%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 14%, Yellow (Y):23%, Black (K): 48%. In the HSL color space, #857266 has a hue of 23°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 46%. The HSV representation is 23° for hue, 23% for saturation, and 52% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 49, a* (green to red) = 5, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 18, Y: 18, Z: 15. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4640, U (chrominance) = -0.0315, and V (chrominance) = 0.0505.

The decimal value of the color is 8745574. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #B4A69D for a 20% lighter version and #4B403A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #857266, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4690 Kelvin (4690K).

The approximate wavelength of #857266 is around 654.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sandstone Grey (Hex: #857266): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Sandstone Grey (#857266) is a color reminiscent of ancient landscapes, blending warm brown and cool grey undertones. This hue embodies the ruggedness of weathered sandstone, evoking images of vast desert canyons and high, rocky cliffs. It echoes the coarse texture of the stone, adding depth and character to design palettes. Imagine the color of sun-bleached sandstone formations standing resolute against the elements, a rich and earthy hue that can harmonize with both natural and man-made environments. Sandstone Grey is a versatile shade that can ground and add warmth to various design elements, making it an ideal choice for furniture, textiles, and architectural details.

Tints and Shades of #857266 HEX color (Sandstone Grey)

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 #857266, 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
• #E1DCD9
• #C2B9B3
• #A4958C
• #857266
• #64564D
• #433933
• #211D1A
• #000000

Tones of Sandstone Grey (#857266 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #857266, #837870 is the less saturated color, while #857266 is the most saturated one.

• #837870
• #84766e
• #84756b
• #857369
• #857266
• #3e3c3b
• #333130
• #282624
• #1d1a19

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #857266;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #857266; }

.text {color:#857266;}

.background {background-color:#857266;}

.border {border:1px solid #857266;}