1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Pale Taupe

Color Pale Taupe red-orange (#bc987e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pale Taupe red-orange (#bc987e):
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 Pale Taupe / #bc987e

The HTML HEX code is #bc987e. The corresponding color name is "Pale Taupe". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 188%, Green (G): 152%, Blue (B): 126%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 19%, Yellow (Y):33%, Black (K): 26%. In the HSL color space, #bc987e has a hue of 25°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 25° for hue, 33% for saturation, and 74% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 65, a* (green to red) = 10, and b* (blue to yellow) = 19. The XYZ representation is X: 36, Y: 35, Z: 25. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6267, U (chrominance) = -0.0652, and V (chrominance) = 0.0970.

The decimal value of the color is 12359806. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9966. Variations of the colour are #E0CFC2 for a 20% lighter version and #8D6549 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bc987e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4039 Kelvin (4039K).

The approximate wavelength of #bc987e is around 650.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pale Taupe (Hex: #bc987e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Pale Taupe (#bc987e) is reminiscent of ancient sandstone, with its warm and earthy tones. This color evokes the feeling of being surrounded by nature, bringing to mind the vastness and tranquility of deserts and canyons. It shares similarities with weathered wood, weathered rocks, or even dried leaves, capturing the essence of natural elements that have stood the test of time. Its muted and neutral characteristics make it a versatile choice, blending seamlessly into various settings, like a sun-kissed landscape transforming under the changing hues of the sky.

Tints and Shades of #bc987e HEX color (Pale Taupe)

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 #bc987e, 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
• #EEE5DF
• #DECCBF
• #CDB29E
• #bc987e
• #8D725F
• #5E4C3F
• #2F2620
• #000000

Tones of Pale Taupe (#bc987e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bc987e, #a48e7f is the less saturated color, while #bc987e is the most saturated one.

• #a48e7f
• #aa917f
• #b0937e
• #b6967e
• #bc987e
• #5e524a
• #594b41
• #534338
• #4e3c2f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bc987e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bc987e; }

.text {color:#bc987e;}

.background {background-color:#bc987e;}

.border {border:1px solid #bc987e;}