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3. Chinese Brown

Color Chinese Brown red (#ab381f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Brown red (#ab381f):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Chinese Brown / #ab381f

The HTML HEX code is #ab381f. The corresponding color name is "Chinese Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 171%, Green (G): 56%, Blue (B): 31%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 67%, Yellow (Y):82%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #ab381f has a hue of 11°, saturation of 69%, and lightness of 40%. The HSV representation is 11° for hue, 82% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = 46, and b* (blue to yellow) = 40. The XYZ representation is X: 18, Y: 12, Z: 3. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3433, U (chrominance) = -0.1091, and V (chrominance) = 0.2872.

The decimal value of the color is 11221023. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #993333. Variations of the colour are #DF6C53 for a 20% lighter version and #561D10 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #ab381f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1637 Kelvin (1637K).

The approximate wavelength of #ab381f is around 678.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Chinese Brown (Hex: #ab381f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Chinese Brown, represented by the hex color #ab381f, is a warm reddish-brown shade. This rich hue resembles the earthy tones of terracotta pottery or the deep red-brown hue of roasted chestnuts. It evokes a sense of warmth and coziness, similar to the crackling flames of a wood-burning fireplace. Chinese Brown can also be compared to the color of a sun-drenched autumn leaf or the intricate patterns found in traditional Chinese woodwork. Its deep and earthy nature makes it a versatile color choice for creating an inviting and grounded atmosphere in interior design or branding.

Tints and Shades of #ab381f HEX color (Chinese 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 #ab381f, 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
• #EACDC7
• #D59C8F
• #C06A57
• #ab381f
• #802A17
• #561C10
• #2B0E08
• #000000

Tones of Chinese Brown (#ab381f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #ab381f, #9a5546 is the less saturated color, while #ab381f is the most saturated one.

• #9a5546
• #9e4e3c
• #a24632
• #a73f29
• #ab381f
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #ab381f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #ab381f; }

.text {color:#ab381f;}

.background {background-color:#ab381f;}

.border {border:1px solid #ab381f;}