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3. American Brown

Color American Brown red (#804040):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to American Brown red (#804040):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about American Brown / #804040

The HTML HEX code is #804040. The corresponding color name is "American Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 128%, Green (G): 64%, Blue (B): 64%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 50%, Yellow (Y):50%, Black (K): 50%. In the HSL color space, #804040 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 50% for saturation, and 50% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 35, a* (green to red) = 28, and b* (blue to yellow) = 13. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 9, Z: 6. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3260, U (chrominance) = -0.0369, and V (chrominance) = 0.1544.

The decimal value of the color is 8405056. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #993333. Variations of the colour are #B77171 for a 20% lighter version and #3D1F1F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #804040, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2111 Kelvin (2111K).

The approximate wavelength of #804040 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of American Brown (Hex: #804040): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #804040, also known as American Brown, resembles the rich and earthy tone of fertile soil, evoking a sense of grounding and warmth. It is reminiscent of freshly tilled earth in a garden or the bark of a majestic oak tree. This hue can also be compared to the color of rustic leather, adding a touch of sophistication to any design. The color American Brown combines the depth and intensity of chocolate with the organic beauty of nature, making it a versatile choice for brands or designs seeking a natural, timeless aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #804040 HEX color (American 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 #804040, 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
• #DFCFCF
• #C0A0A0
• #A07070
• #804040
• #603030
• #402020
• #201010
• #000000

Tones of American Brown (#804040 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #804040, #805a5a is the less saturated color, while #804040 is the most saturated one.

• #805a5a
• #805353
• #804d4d
• #804646
• #804040
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #804040;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #804040; }

.text {color:#804040;}

.background {background-color:#804040;}

.border {border:1px solid #804040;}