1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. California Stucco

Color California Stucco red-orange (#c5ad9a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to California Stucco red-orange (#c5ad9a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about California Stucco / #c5ad9a

The HTML HEX code is #c5ad9a. The corresponding color name is "California Stucco". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 197%, Green (G): 173%, Blue (B): 154%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):22%, Black (K): 23%. In the HSL color space, #c5ad9a has a hue of 27°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 69%. The HSV representation is 27° for hue, 22% for saturation, and 77% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 72, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = 13. The XYZ representation is X: 44, Y: 44, Z: 37. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6981, U (chrominance) = -0.0463, and V (chrominance) = 0.0653.

The decimal value of the color is 12955034. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #EBE2DB for a 20% lighter version and #9F7A5B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c5ad9a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4780 Kelvin (4780K).

The approximate wavelength of #c5ad9a is around 646.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of California Stucco (Hex: #c5ad9a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c5ad9a, known as California Stucco, resembles the warm, earthy tones of sun-baked adobe walls found in the Spanish-style architecture of California. This color evokes the dusty terracotta hues of desert landscapes and the rugged charm of mission courtyards. Its similarity to the natural elements is akin to the weather-worn texture of desert rocks and the timeless beauty of weathered wood. This warm, neutral color can be used to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in home décor or evoke a sense of rustic elegance in branding and design.

Tints and Shades of #c5ad9a HEX color (California Stucco)

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 #c5ad9a, 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
• #F1EBE6
• #E2D6CD
• #D4C2B3
• #c5ad9a
• #948274
• #63574D
• #312B27
• #000000

Tones of California Stucco (#c5ad9a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c5ad9a, #a99b90 is the less saturated color, while #c5ad9a is the most saturated one.

• #a99b90
• #b0a092
• #b7a495
• #bea997
• #c5ad9a
• #6b5e54
• #68584c
• #645245
• #614d3d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c5ad9a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c5ad9a; }

.text {color:#c5ad9a;}

.background {background-color:#c5ad9a;}

.border {border:1px solid #c5ad9a;}