1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Light Oak Brown

Color Light Oak Brown red-orange (#af855c):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Light Oak Brown red-orange (#af855c):
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 Light Oak Brown / #af855c

The HTML HEX code is #af855c. The corresponding color name is "Light Oak Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 175%, Green (G): 133%, Blue (B): 92%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 24%, Yellow (Y):47%, Black (K): 31%. In the HSL color space, #af855c has a hue of 30°, saturation of 34%, and lightness of 52%. The HSV representation is 30° for hue, 47% for saturation, and 69% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 59, a* (green to red) = 11, and b* (blue to yellow) = 28. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 27, Z: 14. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5525, U (chrominance) = -0.0943, and V (chrominance) = 0.1174.

The decimal value of the color is 11502940. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #D0B89F for a 20% lighter version and #6D5236 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #af855c, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3420 Kelvin (3420K).

The approximate wavelength of #af855c is around 640.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Light Oak Brown (Hex: #af855c): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Light Oak Brown (#af855c) is similar to the warm hues of autumn leaves, evoking a sense of cozy rusticity. This earthy color resembles the smooth bark of oak trees, creating a connection to natural elements. It also shares similarities with the rich tones of roasted coffee beans and the comfort of a worn leather armchair. Light Oak Brown exudes warmth and invites feelings of relaxation, reminiscent of a crackling fireplace on a chilly evening. Embracing this color adds a touch of natures beauty and timeless elegance to any design or space.

Tints and Shades of #af855c HEX color (Light Oak 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 #af855c, 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
• #EBE1D6
• #D7C2AE
• #C3A485
• #af855c
• #836445
• #58432E
• #2C2117
• #000000

Tones of Light Oak Brown (#af855c HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #af855c, #9c836a is the less saturated color, while #af855c is the most saturated one.

• #9c836a
• #a18467
• #a68463
• #aa8560
• #af855c
• #4c4640
• #443c35
• #3b322a
• #332920

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #af855c;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #af855c; }

.text {color:#af855c;}

.background {background-color:#af855c;}

.border {border:1px solid #af855c;}