1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. Purplish Brown

Color Purplish Brown red (#6b4247):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Purplish Brown red (#6b4247):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Purplish Brown / #6b4247

The HTML HEX code is #6b4247. The corresponding color name is "Purplish Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 107%, Green (G): 66%, Blue (B): 71%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 38%, Yellow (Y):34%, Black (K): 58%. In the HSL color space, #6b4247 has a hue of 353°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 34%. The HSV representation is 353° for hue, 38% for saturation, and 42% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 33, a* (green to red) = 19, and b* (blue to yellow) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 9, Y: 7, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3091, U (chrominance) = -0.0151, and V (chrominance) = 0.0969.

The decimal value of the color is 7029319. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #663333. Variations of the colour are #A66E74 for a 20% lighter version and #2C1B1D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6b4247, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3206 Kelvin (3206K).

The approximate wavelength of #6b4247 is around 668.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Purplish Brown (Hex: #6b4247): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #6b4247, also known as Purplish Brown, closely resembles the color of aged wine stains on parchment paper. It shares similarities with dried blood on a bandage or the color of a fading bruise. This deep, rich color can also evoke the image of mahogany wood or a dark leather sofa. In nature, Purplish Brown can be found in the bark of certain tree species, such as the cherry or mahogany, and in the petals of deep red roses. It creates a sense of warmth and sophistication when used in design or decor.

Tints and Shades of #6b4247 HEX color (Purplish Brown)

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 #6b4247, 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
• #DAD0D1
• #B5A1A3
• #907175
• #6b4247
• #503235
• #362124
• #1B1112
• #000000

Tones of Purplish Brown (#6b4247 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6b4247, #735b5e is the less saturated color, while #6b4247 is the most saturated one.

• #735b5e
• #715558
• #6f4e52
• #6d484d
• #6b4247
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6b4247;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6b4247; }

.text {color:#6b4247;}

.background {background-color:#6b4247;}

.border {border:1px solid #6b4247;}