1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Red Gravel

Color Red Gravel red-orange (#b8866e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Red Gravel red-orange (#b8866e):
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 Red Gravel / #b8866e

The HTML HEX code is #b8866e. The corresponding color name is "Red Gravel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 184%, Green (G): 134%, Blue (B): 110%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 27%, Yellow (Y):40%, Black (K): 28%. In the HSL color space, #b8866e has a hue of 19°, saturation of 34%, and lightness of 58%. The HSV representation is 19° for hue, 40% for saturation, and 72% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = 16, and b* (blue to yellow) = 20. The XYZ representation is X: 31, Y: 28, Z: 19. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5734, U (chrominance) = -0.0699, and V (chrominance) = 0.1300.

The decimal value of the color is 12093038. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9966. Variations of the colour are #DAC0B4 for a 20% lighter version and #825540 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b8866e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3436 Kelvin (3436K).

The approximate wavelength of #b8866e is around 662.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Red Gravel (Hex: #b8866e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b8866e, also known as Red Gravel, bears similarities to the hues found in natural elements such as desert sands, rocky terrains, and sun-kissed clay formations. This warm, earthy tone evokes the rugged beauty of arid landscapes, resembling the color of weathered stones and dusty trails. With its blend of reddish-brown shades, Red Gravel brings to mind images of sunsets over barren landscapes, creating a rustic and organic ambiance.

Tints and Shades of #b8866e HEX color (Red Gravel)

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 #b8866e, 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
• #EDE1DB
• #DCC3B7
• #CAA492
• #b8866e
• #8A6553
• #5C4337
• #2E221C
• #000000

Tones of Red Gravel (#b8866e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b8866e, #a28475 is the less saturated color, while #b8866e is the most saturated one.

• #a28475
• #a78473
• #ad8572
• #b28570
• #b8866e
• #574b45
• #50423b
• #4a3a32
• #433128

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b8866e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b8866e; }

.text {color:#b8866e;}

.background {background-color:#b8866e;}

.border {border:1px solid #b8866e;}