1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. African Mud

Color African Mud red (#826c68):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to African Mud red (#826c68):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about African Mud / #826c68

The HTML HEX code is #826c68. The corresponding color name is "African Mud". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 130%, Green (G): 108%, Blue (B): 104%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 17%, Yellow (Y):20%, Black (K): 49%. In the HSL color space, #826c68 has a hue of 9°, saturation of 11%, and lightness of 46%. The HSV representation is 9° for hue, 20% for saturation, and 51% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 16, Z: 15. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4475, U (chrominance) = -0.0195, and V (chrominance) = 0.0546.

The decimal value of the color is 8547432. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #B2A29F for a 20% lighter version and #4A3D3B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #826c68, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4799 Kelvin (4799K).

The approximate wavelength of #826c68 is around 682.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of African Mud (Hex: #826c68): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #826c68, African Mud, resembles the earthy hues found in the African savannah. It exudes the warm tones of sun-baked soil and the natural pigments that adorn traditional African pottery. African Mud effortlessly captures the essence of the continents rich heritage and cultural diversity. This color can evoke images of vast landscapes, ethnic textiles, and wildlife such as elephants and lions. When used in design, African Mud adds a touch of organic elegance, showcasing the beauty and resilience of nature.

Tints and Shades of #826c68 HEX color (African Mud)

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 #826c68, 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
• #E0DAD9
• #C1B6B4
• #A1918E
• #826c68
• #62514E
• #413634
• #211B1A
• #000000

Tones of African Mud (#826c68 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #826c68, #817472 is the less saturated color, while #826c68 is the most saturated one.

• #817472
• #81726f
• #82706d
• #826e6a
• #826c68
• #3d3c3b
• #323030
• #272524
• #1c1919

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #826c68;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #826c68; }

.text {color:#826c68;}

.background {background-color:#826c68;}

.border {border:1px solid #826c68;}