1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. Cortex

Color Cortex red (#a99592):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cortex red (#a99592):
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 Cortex / #a99592

The HTML HEX code is #a99592. The corresponding color name is "Cortex". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 169%, Green (G): 149%, Blue (B): 146%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):14%, Black (K): 34%. In the HSL color space, #a99592 has a hue of 8°, saturation of 12%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 8° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 66% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = 7, and b* (blue to yellow) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 32, Y: 32, Z: 32. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6064, U (chrominance) = -0.0167, and V (chrominance) = 0.0494.

The decimal value of the color is 11113874. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D7CDCC for a 20% lighter version and #78625E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a99592, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5314 Kelvin (5314K).

The approximate wavelength of #a99592 is around 684.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cortex (Hex: #a99592): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #a99592, named Cortex, resembles the soft and muted hues of dried rose petals and weathered terracotta clay. This earthy color palette evokes a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and organic beauty. It can be compared to the natural elements of sun-baked desert landscapes, rustic wooden furniture, and the delicate blush of a fading sunset. Cortexs undertones also mirror the rugged bark of an aged tree or the subtle patina on antique metal objects. Whether used in interior design, fashion, or branding, Cortex brings a touch of timeless elegance and grounded sophistication.

Tints and Shades of #a99592 HEX color (Cortex)

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 #a99592, 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
• #EAE5E4
• #D4CAC9
• #BFB0AD
• #a99592
• #7F706E
• #554B49
• #2A2525
• #000000

Tones of Cortex (#a99592 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a99592, #998d8b is the less saturated color, while #a99592 is the most saturated one.

• #998d8b
• #9d8f8d
• #a1918e
• #a59390
• #a99592
• #585251
• #524a49
• #4b4241
• #453b39

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a99592;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a99592; }

.text {color:#a99592;}

.background {background-color:#a99592;}

.border {border:1px solid #a99592;}