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

Color Delicate Brown red (#a78c8b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Delicate Brown red (#a78c8b):
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 Delicate Brown / #a78c8b

The HTML HEX code is #a78c8b. The corresponding color name is "Delicate Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 167%, Green (G): 140%, Blue (B): 139%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 16%, Yellow (Y):17%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #a78c8b has a hue of 2°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 2° for hue, 17% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 61, a* (green to red) = 10, and b* (blue to yellow) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 30, Y: 29, Z: 28. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5802, U (chrominance) = -0.0173, and V (chrominance) = 0.0655.

The decimal value of the color is 10980491. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D3C5C5 for a 20% lighter version and #745958 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a78c8b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4994 Kelvin (4994K).

The approximate wavelength of #a78c8b is around 696.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Delicate Brown (Hex: #a78c8b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Delicate Brown (#a78c8b) is a warm and soothing color that resembles the delicate hue of earthy terracotta pots. This gentle brown shade evokes a sense of groundedness and nature, reminiscent of dried autumn leaves. It shares similarities with the soft tones found in coffee beans and the velvety petals of a chocolate cosmos flower. Delicate Brown brings to mind the cozy ambiance of rustic wooden furniture or the comforting warmth of a cup of cocoa on a winters day. Its natural appeal makes it a versatile choice for creating inviting and organic designs.

Tints and Shades of #a78c8b HEX color (Delicate 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 #a78c8b, 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
• #E9E2E2
• #D3C6C5
• #BDA9A8
• #a78c8b
• #7D6968
• #544646
• #2A2323
• #000000

Tones of Delicate Brown (#a78c8b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a78c8b, #978787 is the less saturated color, while #a78c8b is the most saturated one.

• #978787
• #9b8888
• #9f8a89
• #a38b8a
• #a78c8b
• #564e4e
• #4f4545
• #483d3d
• #413434

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a78c8b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a78c8b; }

.text {color:#a78c8b;}

.background {background-color:#a78c8b;}

.border {border:1px solid #a78c8b;}