1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Prairie Fire

Color Prairie Fire red-orange (#996e5a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Prairie Fire red-orange (#996e5a):
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 Prairie Fire / #996e5a

The HTML HEX code is #996e5a. The corresponding color name is "Prairie Fire". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 153%, Green (G): 110%, Blue (B): 90%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 28%, Yellow (Y):41%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #996e5a has a hue of 19°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 19° for hue, 41% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 14, and b* (blue to yellow) = 18. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 19, Z: 12. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4729, U (chrominance) = -0.0590, and V (chrominance) = 0.1115.

The decimal value of the color is 10055258. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #C3A698 for a 20% lighter version and #5A4135 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #996e5a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3399 Kelvin (3399K).

The approximate wavelength of #996e5a is around 662.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Prairie Fire (Hex: #996e5a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #996e5a, called Prairie Fire, is reminiscent of the burnt orange hues of sand dunes at sunset. This rich, earthy shade exudes warmth and evokes images of arid landscapes, where the sun sets against a rugged horizon. Prairie Fire brings to mind the soft glow of embers in a crackling fire, the subtle warmth of worn leather, and the rustic charm of timber. Its deep, muted tones reflect natures ability to transform and adapt, making it a perfect choice for brands seeking to convey stability, authenticity, and a connection to the natural world.

Tints and Shades of #996e5a HEX color (Prairie Fire)

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 #996e5a, 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
• #E6DBD6
• #CCB7AD
• #B39283
• #996e5a
• #735344
• #4D372D
• #261C17
• #000000

Tones of Prairie Fire (#996e5a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #996e5a, #8f7569 is the less saturated color, while #996e5a is the most saturated one.

• #8f7569
• #927365
• #947262
• #97705e
• #996e5a
• #423e3c
• #383330
• #2e2825
• #231d19

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #996e5a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #996e5a; }

.text {color:#996e5a;}

.background {background-color:#996e5a;}

.border {border:1px solid #996e5a;}