1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Centaur Brown

Color Centaur Brown red-orange (#8b6a4f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Centaur Brown red-orange (#8b6a4f):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Centaur Brown / #8b6a4f

The HTML HEX code is #8b6a4f. The corresponding color name is "Centaur Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 139%, Green (G): 106%, Blue (B): 79%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 24%, Yellow (Y):43%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8b6a4f has a hue of 27°, saturation of 28%, and lightness of 43%. The HSV representation is 27° for hue, 43% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 47, a* (green to red) = 9, and b* (blue to yellow) = 20. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 16, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4423, U (chrominance) = -0.0652, and V (chrominance) = 0.0902.

The decimal value of the color is 9136719. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #BB9E86 for a 20% lighter version and #4B392A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8b6a4f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3574 Kelvin (3574K).

The approximate wavelength of #8b6a4f is around 646.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Centaur Brown (Hex: #8b6a4f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8b6a4f, known as Centaur Brown, resembles the earthy hue of a majestic horse galloping across an expansive plain. This rich brown shade evokes the ruggedness of tree bark, the warmth of sun-baked terracotta, and the softness of weathered leather. It mirrors the earthy tones found in autumn leaves, offering a grounding connection to nature. Centaur Brown exudes a timeless elegance reminiscent of antique furniture or a vintage leather-bound book. Its versatility makes it a perfect choice for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere, whether in interior design, fashion, or branding.

Tints and Shades of #8b6a4f HEX color (Centaur 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 #8b6a4f, 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
• #E2DAD3
• #C5B5A7
• #A88F7B
• #8b6a4f
• #68503B
• #463528
• #231B14
• #000000

Tones of Centaur Brown (#8b6a4f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8b6a4f, #877363 is the less saturated color, while #8b6a4f is the most saturated one.

• #877363
• #88715e
• #896e59
• #8a6c54
• #8b6a4f
• #393736
• #2d2b2a
• #211f1e
• #151311

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8b6a4f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8b6a4f; }

.text {color:#8b6a4f;}

.background {background-color:#8b6a4f;}

.border {border:1px solid #8b6a4f;}