1. reds
2. neutral-muteds
3. Victorian Mauve

Color Victorian Mauve red (#b68b88):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Victorian Mauve red (#b68b88):
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 Victorian Mauve / #b68b88

The HTML HEX code is #b68b88. The corresponding color name is "Victorian Mauve". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 182%, Green (G): 139%, Blue (B): 136%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 24%, Yellow (Y):25%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #b68b88 has a hue of 4°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 4° for hue, 25% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 62, a* (green to red) = 16, and b* (blue to yellow) = 8. The XYZ representation is X: 33, Y: 30, Z: 27. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5942, U (chrominance) = -0.0299, and V (chrominance) = 0.1049.

The decimal value of the color is 11963272. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #DCC8C6 for a 20% lighter version and #855551 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b68b88, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4197 Kelvin (4197K).

The approximate wavelength of #b68b88 is around 692.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Victorian Mauve (Hex: #b68b88): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Victorian Mauve (#b68b88) is a rich, dusty pink color reminiscent of the delicate petals of faded roses. This color exudes an air of elegance and sophistication, much like the luxurious fabrics used in Victorian-era fashion. It shares similarities with the blush tones found in soft twilight skies, creating a dreamlike, romantic atmosphere. Like the weathered woodwork of antique furniture, Victorian Mauve possesses a sense of timeless beauty. It can also be likened to the delicate hue of seashells, evoking a calming and serene ambiance.

Tints and Shades of #b68b88 HEX color (Victorian Mauve)

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 #b68b88, 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
• #EDE2E1
• #DBC5C4
• #C8A8A6
• #b68b88
• #896866
• #5B4644
• #2E2322
• #000000

Tones of Victorian Mauve (#b68b88 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b68b88, #a08785 is the less saturated color, while #b68b88 is the most saturated one.

• #a08785
• #a68886
• #ab8986
• #b18a87
• #b68b88
• #5e4e4d
• #584645
• #523e3c
• #4d3534

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b68b88;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b68b88; }

.text {color:#b68b88;}

.background {background-color:#b68b88;}

.border {border:1px solid #b68b88;}