1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. Homestead Red

Color Homestead Red red (#986e6e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Homestead Red red (#986e6e):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Homestead Red / #986e6e

The HTML HEX code is #986e6e. The corresponding color name is "Homestead Red". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 152%, Green (G): 110%, Blue (B): 110%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 28%, Yellow (Y):28%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #986e6e has a hue of 0°, saturation of 17%, and lightness of 51%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 28% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = 17, and b* (blue to yellow) = 7. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 19, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4806, U (chrominance) = -0.0242, and V (chrominance) = 0.1013.

The decimal value of the color is 9989742. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #C2A8A8 for a 20% lighter version and #5C4242 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #986e6e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3929 Kelvin (3929K).

The approximate wavelength of #986e6e is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Homestead Red (Hex: #986e6e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Homestead Red (#986e6e) resembles the rich hue of terracotta pots, reminiscent of ancient civilizations and their architectural marvels. This earthy color evokes a sense of warmth and stability, much like the sun-baked clay that has withstood the test of time. Homestead Red also bears resemblance to the reddish-brown tones found in weathered barns, symbolizing the rustic charm and resilience of rural landscapes. With its organic undertones, this color harmonizes effortlessly with natural elements such as autumn leaves, dried flowers, and the warm patina of aged wood.

Tints and Shades of #986e6e HEX color (Homestead Red)

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 #986e6e, 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
• #E5DBDB
• #CCB7B7
• #B29292
• #986e6e
• #725353
• #4C3737
• #261C1C
• #000000

Tones of Homestead Red (#986e6e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #986e6e, #8e7575 is the less saturated color, while #986e6e is the most saturated one.

• #8e7575
• #917373
• #937272
• #967070
• #986e6e
• #484242
• #3e3737
• #352d2d
• #2b2222

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #986e6e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #986e6e; }

.text {color:#986e6e;}

.background {background-color:#986e6e;}

.border {border:1px solid #986e6e;}