1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. Sandstone Red Grey

Color Sandstone Red Grey red (#886e70):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sandstone Red Grey red (#886e70):
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 Sandstone Red Grey / #886e70

The HTML HEX code is #886e70. The corresponding color name is "Sandstone Red Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 136%, Green (G): 110%, Blue (B): 112%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 19%, Yellow (Y):18%, Black (K): 47%. In the HSL color space, #886e70 has a hue of 355°, saturation of 11%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 355° for hue, 19% for saturation, and 53% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 49, a* (green to red) = 11, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 18, Z: 18. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4628, U (chrominance) = -0.0116, and V (chrominance) = 0.0619.

The decimal value of the color is 8941168. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #B6A4A6 for a 20% lighter version and #4F4041 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #886e70, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4880 Kelvin (4880K).

The approximate wavelength of #886e70 is around 677.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sandstone Red Grey (Hex: #886e70): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Sandstone Red Grey (#886e70) resembles the warm and earthy hues found in desert landscapes. Its reddish-brown undertones evoke the ruggedness of sandstone formations, while the grey adds a touch of neutrality. This color bears similarities to the weathered bark of old trees and can also be likened to the muted tones of dried leaves in autumn. In interior design, Sandstone Red Grey can be used to create a cozy and rustic ambiance that harmonizes with natural elements like wood and stone.

Tints and Shades of #886e70 HEX color (Sandstone Red Grey)

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 #886e70, 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
• #E1DBDB
• #C4B7B8
• #A69294
• #886e70
• #665354
• #443738
• #221C1C
• #000000

Tones of Sandstone Red Grey (#886e70 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #886e70, #857576 is the less saturated color, while #886e70 is the most saturated one.

• #857576
• #867375
• #867273
• #877072
• #886e70
• #413f3f
• #373434
• #2c2929
• #221e1e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #886e70;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #886e70; }

.text {color:#886e70;}

.background {background-color:#886e70;}

.border {border:1px solid #886e70;}