1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Pelican Tan

Color Pelican Tan red-orange (#c8a481):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pelican Tan red-orange (#c8a481):
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 Pelican Tan / #c8a481

The HTML HEX code is #c8a481. The corresponding color name is "Pelican Tan". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 200%, Green (G): 164%, Blue (B): 129%. 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): 22%. In the HSL color space, #c8a481 has a hue of 30°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 65%. The HSV representation is 30° for hue, 36% for saturation, and 78% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 70, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = 23. The XYZ representation is X: 41, Y: 40, Z: 26. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6697, U (chrominance) = -0.0806, and V (chrominance) = 0.1006.

The decimal value of the color is 13149313. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E8D9CA for a 20% lighter version and #A07346 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c8a481, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3990 Kelvin (3990K).

The approximate wavelength of #c8a481 is around 640.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pelican Tan (Hex: #c8a481): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Pelican Tan (#c8a481) resembles the soft, sandy hue found in a seashell, reminiscent of days spent beachcombing by the ocean. It is similar to the shades of a warm, sun-kissed desert landscape, where the sand dunes stretch endlessly under the intense sunlight. Pelican Tan is also comparable to the richness of caramel or toasty pecans, adding a touch of warmth and comfort to any space or design. With its earthy undertones, this color brings a sense of tranquility and natural elegance, making it a versatile choice for a variety of purposes.

Tints and Shades of #c8a481 HEX color (Pelican Tan)

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 #c8a481, 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
• #F1E8E0
• #E4D2C0
• #D6BBA1
• #c8a481
• #967B61
• #645241
• #322920
• #000000

Tones of Pelican Tan (#c8a481 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c8a481, #ab9681 is the less saturated color, while #c8a481 is the most saturated one.

• #ab9681
• #b29981
• #ba9d81
• #c1a081
• #c8a481
• #67584a
• #635241
• #5f4b38
• #5b452f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c8a481;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c8a481; }

.text {color:#c8a481;}

.background {background-color:#c8a481;}

.border {border:1px solid #c8a481;}