1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Toasted Wheat

Color Toasted Wheat red-orange (#c9af96):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Toasted Wheat red-orange (#c9af96):
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 Toasted Wheat / #c9af96

The HTML HEX code is #c9af96. The corresponding color name is "Toasted Wheat". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 201%, Green (G): 175%, Blue (B): 150%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):25%, Black (K): 21%. In the HSL color space, #c9af96 has a hue of 29°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 69%. The HSV representation is 29° for hue, 25% for saturation, and 79% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 73, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = 16. The XYZ representation is X: 45, Y: 45, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7056, U (chrominance) = -0.0577, and V (chrominance) = 0.0725.

The decimal value of the color is 13217686. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #ECE3DA for a 20% lighter version and #A57C55 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c9af96, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4579 Kelvin (4579K).

The approximate wavelength of #c9af96 is around 642.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Toasted Wheat (Hex: #c9af96): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c9af96, also known as Toasted Wheat, bears a strong resemblance to the warm, golden hues of a sun-drenched wheat field. This color evokes the earthy tones of autumn, reminiscent of the gently swaying grasses and ripe grain of a bountiful harvest. It brings to mind images of a rustic countryside, with the sun casting a warm glow on rolling hills dotted with haystacks and farmhouses. Like the rich, nutty flavor of whole-wheat bread, Toasted Wheat exudes a comforting and natural appeal, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of designs, from organic products to cozy home decor.

Tints and Shades of #c9af96 HEX color (Toasted Wheat)

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 #c9af96, 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
• #F2EBE5
• #E4D7CB
• #D7C3B0
• #c9af96
• #978371
• #65584B
• #322C26
• #000000

Tones of Toasted Wheat (#c9af96 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c9af96, #ac9c8d is the less saturated color, while #c9af96 is the most saturated one.

• #ac9c8d
• #b3a18f
• #baa692
• #c2aa94
• #c9af96
• #6d5f51
• #6a5a49
• #675442
• #644f3a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c9af96;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c9af96; }

.text {color:#c9af96;}

.background {background-color:#c9af96;}

.border {border:1px solid #c9af96;}