1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Sweet Almond

Color Sweet Almond red-orange (#cc9977):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sweet Almond red-orange (#cc9977):
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 Sweet Almond / #cc9977

The HTML HEX code is #cc9977. The corresponding color name is "Sweet Almond". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 204%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 119%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 25%, Yellow (Y):42%, Black (K): 20%. In the HSL color space, #cc9977 has a hue of 24°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 63%. The HSV representation is 24° for hue, 42% for saturation, and 80% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 67, a* (green to red) = 15, and b* (blue to yellow) = 25. The XYZ representation is X: 40, Y: 37, Z: 22. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6446, U (chrominance) = -0.0876, and V (chrominance) = 0.1363.

The decimal value of the color is 13408631. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9966. Variations of the colour are #E7D0C0 for a 20% lighter version and #9F643C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #cc9977, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3487 Kelvin (3487K).

The approximate wavelength of #cc9977 is around 652.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sweet Almond (Hex: #cc9977): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#cc9977, also known as Sweet Almond, is a warm and inviting color reminiscent of the rich hues found in a sunset over a desert landscape. With its earthy and organic tones, this color evokes images of sand dunes, terracotta clay, and the bark of ancient trees. It embodies the essence of natural elements, like a desert oasis or a cozy cabin nestled in the woods. This color is perfect for creating a warm and comforting atmosphere in interior design, or for adding a touch of natural elegance to branding and packaging designs.

Tints and Shades of #cc9977 HEX color (Sweet Almond)

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 #cc9977, 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
• #F2E6DD
• #E6CCBB
• #D9B399
• #cc9977
• #997359
• #664D3C
• #33261E
• #000000

Tones of Sweet Almond (#cc9977 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #cc9977, #ae8f7b is the less saturated color, while #cc9977 is the most saturated one.

• #ae8f7b
• #b5927a
• #bd9479
• #c49778
• #cc9977
• #675446
• #634c3d
• #5f4533
• #5b3d2a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #cc9977;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #cc9977; }

.text {color:#cc9977;}

.background {background-color:#cc9977;}

.border {border:1px solid #cc9977;}