1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. Heirloom Orchid

Color Heirloom Orchid red (#ae9999):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Heirloom Orchid red (#ae9999):
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 Heirloom Orchid / #ae9999

The HTML HEX code is #ae9999. The corresponding color name is "Heirloom Orchid". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 174%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):12%, Black (K): 32%. In the HSL color space, #ae9999 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 11%, and lightness of 64%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 68% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 65, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 35, Y: 34, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6246, U (chrominance) = -0.0121, and V (chrominance) = 0.0506.

The decimal value of the color is 11442585. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #DBD2D2 for a 20% lighter version and #7D6464 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #ae9999, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5424 Kelvin (5424K).

The approximate wavelength of #ae9999 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Heirloom Orchid (Hex: #ae9999): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Heirloom Orchid (#ae9999) is a dusky shade of pink that resembles the delicate petals of the orchid flower. This color exudes an air of elegance and sophistication, reminiscent of vintage heirloom jewelry. The muted tone and subtle gray undertones also evoke a sense of nostalgia, like an old photograph capturing a cherished memory. Heirloom Orchid can be compared to vintage lace, faded silk ribbons, or weathered Victorian interiors, exuding a timeless beauty. This color is perfect for creating a romantic and refined atmosphere in interior design, fashion, or branding.

Tints and Shades of #ae9999 HEX color (Heirloom Orchid)

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 #ae9999, 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
• #EBE6E6
• #D7CCCC
• #C2B3B3
• #ae9999
• #837373
• #574D4D
• #2C2626
• #000000

Tones of Heirloom Orchid (#ae9999 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #ae9999, #9c8f8f is the less saturated color, while #ae9999 is the most saturated one.

• #9c8f8f
• #a09292
• #a59494
• #a99797
• #ae9999
• #5d5454
• #574c4c
• #514545
• #4b3d3d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #ae9999;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #ae9999; }

.text {color:#ae9999;}

.background {background-color:#ae9999;}

.border {border:1px solid #ae9999;}