1. red-oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Velvety Chestnut

Color Velvety Chestnut red-orange (#a2877d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Velvety Chestnut red-orange (#a2877d):
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 Velvety Chestnut / #a2877d

The HTML HEX code is #a2877d. The corresponding color name is "Velvety Chestnut". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 162%, Green (G): 135%, Blue (B): 125%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 17%, Yellow (Y):23%, Black (K): 36%. In the HSL color space, #a2877d has a hue of 16°, saturation of 17%, and lightness of 56%. The HSV representation is 16° for hue, 23% for saturation, and 64% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 58, a* (green to red) = 9, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 26, Z: 23. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5566, U (chrominance) = -0.0327, and V (chrominance) = 0.0690.

The decimal value of the color is 10651517. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #CCBDB7 for a 20% lighter version and #6B554C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a2877d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4610 Kelvin (4610K).

The approximate wavelength of #a2877d is around 668.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Velvety Chestnut (Hex: #a2877d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Velvety Chestnut (#a2877d) bears a resemblance to the smooth and warm hues found in the bark of a mature oak tree, exuding a sense of robustness and earthiness. It echoes the rich tones of a freshly roasted coffee bean, creating an inviting and comforting atmosphere. This color also shares similarities with the cozy warmth of an aged leather armchair, evoking a sense of sophistication and elegance. It encapsulates the essence of autumnal landscapes, reminiscent of fallen leaves and the rustic charm of natures palette. Velvety Chestnut infuses spaces with a natural and timeless allure.

Tints and Shades of #a2877d HEX color (Velvety Chestnut)

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 #a2877d, 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
• #E8E1DF
• #D1C3BE
• #B9A59E
• #a2877d
• #7A655E
• #51443F
• #29221F
• #000000

Tones of Velvety Chestnut (#a2877d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a2877d, #94847e is the less saturated color, while #a2877d is the most saturated one.

• #94847e
• #98857e
• #9b867e
• #9f867d
• #a2877d
• #504a48
• #48413f
• #403836
• #382f2c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a2877d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a2877d; }

.text {color:#a2877d;}

.background {background-color:#a2877d;}

.border {border:1px solid #a2877d;}