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2. neutrals
3. Boston Brick

Color Boston Brick red (#87544e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Boston Brick red (#87544e):
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 Boston Brick / #87544e

The HTML HEX code is #87544e. The corresponding color name is "Boston Brick". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 135%, Green (G): 84%, Blue (B): 78%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 38%, Yellow (Y):42%, Black (K): 47%. In the HSL color space, #87544e has a hue of 6°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 42%. The HSV representation is 6° for hue, 42% for saturation, and 53% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = 20, and b* (blue to yellow) = 12. The XYZ representation is X: 15, Y: 12, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3865, U (chrominance) = -0.0397, and V (chrominance) = 0.1254.

The decimal value of the color is 8868942. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #B88984 for a 20% lighter version and #472C29 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #87544e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2891 Kelvin (2891K).

The approximate wavelength of #87544e is around 688.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Boston Brick (Hex: #87544e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Boston Brick, represented by the hex code #87544e, resembles the earthy tones of clay bricks commonly found in the historic buildings of Boston. This rich reddish-brown shade evokes a sense of solidity, durability, and warmth. It shares similarities with the natural elements of terracotta pottery and the deep hues of autumn leaves. This color can be harmoniously paired with other warm tones, such as ochre and burnt sienna, to create a cozy and traditional aesthetic. Embracing the essence of New England architecture, Boston Brick brings a touch of classic elegance to any design project.

Tints and Shades of #87544e HEX color (Boston Brick)

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 #87544e, 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
• #E1D4D3
• #C3AAA7
• #A57F7A
• #87544e
• #653F3B
• #442A27
• #221514
• #000000

Tones of Boston Brick (#87544e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #87544e, #846662 is the less saturated color, while #87544e is the most saturated one.

• #846662
• #85615d
• #865d58
• #865853
• #87544e
• #373635
• #2b2929
• #1e1d1c
• #121010

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #87544e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #87544e; }

.text {color:#87544e;}

.background {background-color:#87544e;}

.border {border:1px solid #87544e;}