1. reds
2. light-neutrals
3. Shy Young Salmon

Color Shy Young Salmon red (#dfb8bc):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Shy Young Salmon red (#dfb8bc):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
light-neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Shy Young Salmon / #dfb8bc

The HTML HEX code is #dfb8bc. The corresponding color name is "Shy Young Salmon". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 223%, Green (G): 184%, Blue (B): 188%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 17%, Yellow (Y):16%, Black (K): 13%. In the HSL color space, #dfb8bc has a hue of 354°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 80%. The HSV representation is 354° for hue, 17% for saturation, and 87% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 78, a* (green to red) = 15, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 57, Y: 54, Z: 55. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7691, U (chrominance) = -0.0157, and V (chrominance) = 0.0925.

The decimal value of the color is 14661820. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FFFFFF for a 20% lighter version and #C0727A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #dfb8bc, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5004 Kelvin (5004K).

The approximate wavelength of #dfb8bc is around 673.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Shy Young Salmon (Hex: #dfb8bc): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color #dfb8bc, named Shy Young Salmon, resembles the soft, delicate hue found on the skin of a young salmon. This color evokes a sense of tranquility and femininity, similar to the calmness of a serene river flowing through a peaceful forest. Shy Young Salmon can also be compared to the blush on a delicate flower petal, adding a touch of elegance to any design.

Tints and Shades of #dfb8bc HEX color (Shy Young Salmon)

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 #dfb8bc, 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
• #F7EDEE
• #EFDCDE
• #E7CACD
• #dfb8bc
• #A78A8D
• #705C5E
• #382E2F
• #000000

Tones of Shy Young Salmon (#dfb8bc HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #dfb8bc, #b9a2a4 is the less saturated color, while #dfb8bc is the most saturated one.

• #b9a2a4
• #c3a7aa
• #ccadb0
• #d6b2b6
• #dfb8bc
• #87595e
• #885358
• #8a4c52
• #8b464d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #dfb8bc;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #dfb8bc; }

.text {color:#dfb8bc;}

.background {background-color:#dfb8bc;}

.border {border:1px solid #dfb8bc;}