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3. Cheek Red

Color Cheek Red red (#a55a55):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cheek Red red (#a55a55):
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 Cheek Red / #a55a55

The HTML HEX code is #a55a55. The corresponding color name is "Cheek Red". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 165%, Green (G): 90%, Blue (B): 85%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 45%, Yellow (Y):48%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #a55a55 has a hue of 4°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 49%. The HSV representation is 4° for hue, 48% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 47, a* (green to red) = 30, and b* (blue to yellow) = 17. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 16, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4386, U (chrominance) = -0.0518, and V (chrominance) = 0.1828.

The decimal value of the color is 10836565. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #C99A97 for a 20% lighter version and #623532 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a55a55, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2292 Kelvin (2292K).

The approximate wavelength of #a55a55 is around 692.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cheek Red (Hex: #a55a55): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Cheek Red (#a55a55) is a warm, reddish-brown color that resembles the earthy tones of terracotta pottery. This vibrant hue is similar to the color of sun-kissed cheeks after a day spent outdoors, giving it a natural and healthy appearance. It also shares similarities with the rich color of baked clay, bringing to mind the warmth and comfort of a rustic fireplace. Cheek Red adds a touch of earthiness to any design, evoking the organic beauty of nature.

Tints and Shades of #a55a55 HEX color (Cheek Red)

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 #a55a55, 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
• #E9D6D5
• #D2ADAA
• #BC8380
• #a55a55
• #7C4440
• #532D2B
• #291715
• #000000

Tones of Cheek Red (#a55a55 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a55a55, #966966 is the less saturated color, while #a55a55 is the most saturated one.

• #966966
• #9a6562
• #9e625e
• #a15e59
• #a55a55
• #453d3d
• #3b3232
• #322726
• #281c1b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a55a55;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a55a55; }

.text {color:#a55a55;}

.background {background-color:#a55a55;}

.border {border:1px solid #a55a55;}