1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. Terracotta Red Brown

Color Terracotta Red Brown red (#976a66):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Terracotta Red Brown red (#976a66):
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 Terracotta Red Brown / #976a66

The HTML HEX code is #976a66. The corresponding color name is "Terracotta Red Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 151%, Green (G): 106%, Blue (B): 102%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 30%, Yellow (Y):32%, Black (K): 41%. In the HSL color space, #976a66 has a hue of 5°, saturation of 19%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 5° for hue, 32% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 49, a* (green to red) = 17, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 20, Y: 18, Z: 15. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4667, U (chrominance) = -0.0328, and V (chrominance) = 0.1101.

The decimal value of the color is 9923174. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #C1A6A4 for a 20% lighter version and #5B403E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #976a66, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3607 Kelvin (3607K).

The approximate wavelength of #976a66 is around 690.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Terracotta Red Brown (Hex: #976a66): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #976a66, also known as Terracotta Red Brown, resembles the warm hues found in earthy terracotta pottery, reminiscent of ancient civilizations. This color exudes an undeniable earthiness and rustic charm, similar to the rich landscape of a desert at sunset. It echoes the reddish-brown tones of natural elements such as clay, clay bricks, and burnt sienna. Terracotta Red Brown brings to mind images of arid canyons, beautiful autumn leaves, and the enduring strength of weathered stone. Its warm and grounding presence creates a sense of stability and connection to nature, making it a popular choice for interior design, fashion, and branding.

Tints and Shades of #976a66 HEX color (Terracotta Red 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 #976a66, 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
• #E5DAD9
• #CBB5B3
• #B18F8C
• #976a66
• #71504D
• #4C3533
• #261B1A
• #000000

Tones of Terracotta Red Brown (#976a66 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #976a66, #8e7370 is the less saturated color, while #976a66 is the most saturated one.

• #8e7370
• #90716e
• #926e6b
• #956c69
• #976a66
• #45403f
• #3b3534
• #312a2a
• #27201f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #976a66;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #976a66; }

.text {color:#976a66;}

.background {background-color:#976a66;}

.border {border:1px solid #976a66;}