1. red-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Light Terracotta

Color Light Terracotta red-orange (#df9b81):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Light Terracotta red-orange (#df9b81):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Light Terracotta / #df9b81

The HTML HEX code is #df9b81. The corresponding color name is "Light Terracotta". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 223%, Green (G): 155%, Blue (B): 129%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 30%, Yellow (Y):42%, Black (K): 13%. In the HSL color space, #df9b81 has a hue of 17°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 69%. The HSV representation is 17° for hue, 42% for saturation, and 87% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 70, a* (green to red) = 22, and b* (blue to yellow) = 24. The XYZ representation is X: 46, Y: 41, Z: 26. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6760, U (chrominance) = -0.0837, and V (chrominance) = 0.1742.

The decimal value of the color is 14654337. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #F3DCD2 for a 20% lighter version and #C75D33 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #df9b81, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3179 Kelvin (3179K).

The approximate wavelength of #df9b81 is around 666.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Light Terracotta (Hex: #df9b81): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Light Terracotta (#df9b81) resembles the soft blush hue of sun-kissed clay tiles found in Mediterranean architecture. This warm, earthy color evokes feelings of tranquility, reminiscent of a serene sunset over an ancient terracotta village. Its warm undertones give off a sense of grounding and connection to nature. Light Terracotta blends seamlessly with natural elements, such as sandy beaches, terracotta pottery, and arid desert landscapes. Embracing the essence of rustic simplicity, this color is a visual representation of timeless beauty found in the harmony between man-made structures and the natural world.

Tints and Shades of #df9b81 HEX color (Light 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 #df9b81, 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
• #F7E6E0
• #EFCDC0
• #E7B4A1
• #df9b81
• #A77461
• #704E41
• #382720
• #000000

Tones of Light Terracotta (#df9b81 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #df9b81, #b99081 is the less saturated color, while #df9b81 is the most saturated one.

• #b99081
• #c39381
• #cc9681
• #d69881
• #df9b81
• #7a5445
• #794c3b
• #784532
• #773d28

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #df9b81;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #df9b81; }

.text {color:#df9b81;}

.background {background-color:#df9b81;}

.border {border:1px solid #df9b81;}