1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Nutshell

Color Nutshell red-orange (#a9856b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Nutshell red-orange (#a9856b):
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 Nutshell / #a9856b

The HTML HEX code is #a9856b. The corresponding color name is "Nutshell". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 169%, Green (G): 133%, Blue (B): 107%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 21%, Yellow (Y):37%, Black (K): 34%. In the HSL color space, #a9856b has a hue of 25°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 54%. The HSV representation is 25° for hue, 37% for saturation, and 66% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 58, a* (green to red) = 10, and b* (blue to yellow) = 19. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 26, Z: 18. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5522, U (chrominance) = -0.0652, and V (chrominance) = 0.0970.

The decimal value of the color is 11109739. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #CEBAAB for a 20% lighter version and #6D5340 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a9856b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3835 Kelvin (3835K).

The approximate wavelength of #a9856b is around 650.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Nutshell (Hex: #a9856b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #a9856b, named Nutshell, bears a striking resemblance to the hues found in a dried autumn leaf. Its rusty brown undertones evoke the warmth and earthiness of the changing seasons. Like the fading foliage, Nutshell invites a sense of tranquility and nostalgia. This color can be compared to a myriad of natural elements, including a weathered wooden door, cracked desert soil, and even the rich texture of ground cinnamon. Harnessing the essence of nature, Nutshell seamlessly blends with earthy tones and adds a touch of sophistication to any design palette.

Tints and Shades of #a9856b HEX color (Nutshell)

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 #a9856b, 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
• #EAE1DA
• #D4C2B5
• #BFA490
• #a9856b
• #7F6450
• #554336
• #2A211B
• #000000

Tones of Nutshell (#a9856b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a9856b, #998373 is the less saturated color, while #a9856b is the most saturated one.

• #998373
• #9d8471
• #a1846f
• #a5856d
• #a9856b
• #4f4843
• #473e39
• #3e352e
• #362b24

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a9856b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a9856b; }

.text {color:#a9856b;}

.background {background-color:#a9856b;}

.border {border:1px solid #a9856b;}