1. red-oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Classic

Color Classic red-orange (#bbaaa1):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Classic red-orange (#bbaaa1):
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 Classic / #bbaaa1

The HTML HEX code is #bbaaa1. The corresponding color name is "Classic". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 187%, Green (G): 170%, Blue (B): 161%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 9%, Yellow (Y):14%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #bbaaa1 has a hue of 21°, saturation of 16%, and lightness of 68%. The HSV representation is 21° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 71, a* (green to red) = 5, and b* (blue to yellow) = 7. The XYZ representation is X: 41, Y: 42, Z: 40. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6826, U (chrominance) = -0.0252, and V (chrominance) = 0.0445.

The decimal value of the color is 12298913. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E5DFDC for a 20% lighter version and #8E7567 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bbaaa1, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5335 Kelvin (5335K).

The approximate wavelength of #bbaaa1 is around 658.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Classic (Hex: #bbaaa1): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Classic (#bbaaa1) resembles the texture and hue of weathered driftwood washed up on a sandy beach. Its warm, earthy tones evoke a sense of nostalgia and tranquility, just like the timeless beauty of nature. The Classic color can also be likened to the muted shades of stones found in ancient ruins or the patina on aged bronze statues. Its understated elegance and subtle variations make it a versatile choice for creating a calming and timeless aesthetic in interior design, fashion, and branding.

Tints and Shades of #bbaaa1 HEX color (Classic)

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 #bbaaa1, 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
• #EEEAE8
• #DDD5D0
• #CCBFB9
• #bbaaa1
• #8C8079
• #5E5551
• #2F2B28
• #000000

Tones of Classic (#bbaaa1 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bbaaa1, #a39994 is the less saturated color, while #bbaaa1 is the most saturated one.

• #a39994
• #a99d97
• #afa29a
• #b5a69e
• #bbaaa1
• #665c57
• #615650
• #5d504a
• #584a43

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bbaaa1;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bbaaa1; }

.text {color:#bbaaa1;}

.background {background-color:#bbaaa1;}

.border {border:1px solid #bbaaa1;}