1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Terracotta

Color Terracotta red-orange (#cb6843):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Terracotta red-orange (#cb6843):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Terracotta / #cb6843

The HTML HEX code is #cb6843. The corresponding color name is "Terracotta". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 203%, Green (G): 104%, Blue (B): 67%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 49%, Yellow (Y):67%, Black (K): 20%. In the HSL color space, #cb6843 has a hue of 16°, saturation of 57%, and lightness of 53%. The HSV representation is 16° for hue, 67% for saturation, and 80% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 36, and b* (blue to yellow) = 38. The XYZ representation is X: 31, Y: 23, Z: 8. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5074, U (chrominance) = -0.1204, and V (chrominance) = 0.2533.

The decimal value of the color is 13330499. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC6633. Variations of the colour are #E1A893 for a 20% lighter version and #843E24 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #cb6843, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1947 Kelvin (1947K).

The approximate wavelength of #cb6843 is around 668.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Terracotta (Hex: #cb6843): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #cb6843, known as Terracotta, resembles the earthy tones of fired clay. This warm hue evokes images of sun-baked terracotta pottery and ancient architectural structures. With its rich reddish-brown shade, Terracotta echoes the natural hues of desert landscapes, showcasing the rugged beauty of canyons, rock formations, and clay-rich soil. This color can also be found in autumn leaves, exhibiting the same warmth and rustic charm. Terracotta is a versatile color that adds a touch of natural elegance to interior design, fashion, and branding alike.

Tints and Shades of #cb6843 HEX color (Terracotta)

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 #cb6843, 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
• #F2D9D0
• #E5B4A1
• #D88E72
• #cb6843
• #984E32
• #663422
• #331A11
• #000000

Tones of Terracotta (#cb6843 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #cb6843, #ad725b is the less saturated color, while #cb6843 is the most saturated one.

• #ad725b
• #b56f55
• #bc6d4f
• #c46a49
• #cb6843
• #52423c
• #4b3730
• #432d25
• #3c2219

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #cb6843;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #cb6843; }

.text {color:#cb6843;}

.background {background-color:#cb6843;}

.border {border:1px solid #cb6843;}