1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Carnal Brown

Color Carnal Brown red-orange (#bb8866):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Carnal Brown red-orange (#bb8866):
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 Carnal Brown / #bb8866

The HTML HEX code is #bb8866. The corresponding color name is "Carnal Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 187%, Green (G): 136%, Blue (B): 102%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 27%, Yellow (Y):45%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #bb8866 has a hue of 24°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 24° for hue, 45% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 61, a* (green to red) = 15, and b* (blue to yellow) = 26. The XYZ representation is X: 32, Y: 29, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5779, U (chrominance) = -0.0876, and V (chrominance) = 0.1363.

The decimal value of the color is 12290150. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9966. Variations of the colour are #DBC0AE for a 20% lighter version and #82573A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bb8866, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3295 Kelvin (3295K).

The approximate wavelength of #bb8866 is around 652.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Carnal Brown (Hex: #bb8866): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Carnal Brown (#bb8866) resembles the warm hues of a desert landscape at sunset. Its earthy tones evoke images of fine sand dunes and weathered rocks. This color is reminiscent of a well-worn leather saddle, crafted from rich, natural materials. Like the burnt sienna of autumn leaves, Carnal Brown exudes a sense of warmth and tranquility. It embodies the essence of coziness, resembling the inviting embrace of a crackling fireplace on a chilly evening. The color Carnal Brown is versatile, finding its place in rustic interiors, bohemian textiles, and even the feathers of certain songbirds, such as the Rufous-winged Sparrow.

Tints and Shades of #bb8866 HEX color (Carnal 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 #bb8866, 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
• #EEE1D9
• #DDC4B3
• #CCA68C
• #bb8866
• #8C664D
• #5E4433
• #2F221A
• #000000

Tones of Carnal Brown (#bb8866 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bb8866, #a38570 is the less saturated color, while #bb8866 is the most saturated one.

• #a38570
• #a9866e
• #af866b
• #b58769
• #bb8866
• #574b43
• #504239
• #49392e
• #423024

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bb8866;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bb8866; }

.text {color:#bb8866;}

.background {background-color:#bb8866;}

.border {border:1px solid #bb8866;}