1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Boneyard

Color Boneyard red-orange (#bb9977):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Boneyard red-orange (#bb9977):
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 Boneyard / #bb9977

The HTML HEX code is #bb9977. The corresponding color name is "Boneyard". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 187%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 119%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 18%, Yellow (Y):36%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #bb9977 has a hue of 30°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 30° for hue, 36% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 65, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = 23. The XYZ representation is X: 35, Y: 35, Z: 22. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6247, U (chrominance) = -0.0777, and V (chrominance) = 0.0953.

The decimal value of the color is 12294519. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9966. Variations of the colour are #DDCCBB for a 20% lighter version and #886644 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bb9977, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3963 Kelvin (3963K).

The approximate wavelength of #bb9977 is around 640.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Boneyard (Hex: #bb9977): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #bb9977, also known as Boneyard, resembles the rusty brown hues of decaying leaves. It evokes feelings of autumn and the transition between seasons. This color also mirrors the weathered wood of an old barn or the dust-covered bones found in a desert. Boneyard is reminiscent of the earthy tones found in natural landscapes, such as desert canyons or rugged mountain ranges.

Tints and Shades of #bb9977 HEX color (Boneyard)

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 #bb9977, 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
• #EEE6DD
• #DDCCBB
• #CCB399
• #bb9977
• #8C7359
• #5E4D3C
• #2F261E
• #000000

Tones of Boneyard (#bb9977 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bb9977, #a38f7b is the less saturated color, while #bb9977 is the most saturated one.

• #a38f7b
• #a9927a
• #af9479
• #b59778
• #bb9977
• #5c5248
• #564a3e
• #504235
• #4a3b2b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bb9977;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bb9977; }

.text {color:#bb9977;}

.background {background-color:#bb9977;}

.border {border:1px solid #bb9977;}