1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Pottery Clay

Color Pottery Clay red-orange (#b9714a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pottery Clay red-orange (#b9714a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Pottery Clay / #b9714a

The HTML HEX code is #b9714a. The corresponding color name is "Pottery Clay". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 185%, Green (G): 113%, Blue (B): 74%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 39%, Yellow (Y):60%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #b9714a has a hue of 21°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 51%. The HSV representation is 21° for hue, 60% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 25, and b* (blue to yellow) = 33. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 23, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5101, U (chrominance) = -0.1082, and V (chrominance) = 0.1889.

The decimal value of the color is 12153162. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC6633. Variations of the colour are #D6AB95 for a 20% lighter version and #72452C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b9714a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2464 Kelvin (2464K).

The approximate wavelength of #b9714a is around 658.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pottery Clay (Hex: #b9714a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Pottery Clay (#b9714a) resembles the warm, earthy tones found in the layers of sedimentary rocks and the rugged landscapes they form. This color reflects the hues of clay pots used by ancient civilizations to store grains and water, grounding us to our ancestral roots. Its resemblance to the scorched clay of the arid desert evokes images of sun-baked pottery and the harmony of natures creation. As the color of ancient ceramics, this shade embodies resilience and craftsmanship, reminding us of the lasting beauty that can emerge from humble beginnings.

Tints and Shades of #b9714a HEX color (Pottery Clay)

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 #b9714a, 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
• #EEDCD2
• #DCB8A5
• #CB9577
• #b9714a
• #8B5538
• #5D3925
• #2E1C13
• #000000

Tones of Pottery Clay (#b9714a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b9714a, #a27760 is the less saturated color, while #b9714a is the most saturated one.

• #a27760
• #a8765a
• #ae7455
• #b3734f
• #b9714a
• #4b423c
• #423731
• #3a2d26
• #31221a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b9714a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b9714a; }

.text {color:#b9714a;}

.background {background-color:#b9714a;}

.border {border:1px solid #b9714a;}