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3. Iron Ore

Color Iron Ore red (#af5b46):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Iron Ore red (#af5b46):
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 Iron Ore / #af5b46

The HTML HEX code is #af5b46. The corresponding color name is "Iron Ore". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 175%, Green (G): 91%, Blue (B): 70%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 48%, Yellow (Y):60%, Black (K): 31%. In the HSL color space, #af5b46 has a hue of 12°, saturation of 43%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 12° for hue, 60% for saturation, and 69% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = 32, and b* (blue to yellow) = 27. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 17, Z: 8. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4460, U (chrominance) = -0.0844, and V (chrominance) = 0.2108.

The decimal value of the color is 11492166. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996633. Variations of the colour are #D0988A for a 20% lighter version and #663529 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #af5b46, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2041 Kelvin (2041K).

The approximate wavelength of #af5b46 is around 676.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Iron Ore (Hex: #af5b46): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Iron Ore is a rich, deep reddish-brown color reminiscent of the earths core. It shares similarities with the rusty hues found in oxidized iron minerals, creating a natural and organic feel. This color can often be seen in raw iron ore samples collected from mines around the world. With its warm and earthy tones, Iron Ore adds a touch of ruggedness and strength to designs, making it an ideal choice for industries related to construction, mining, or outdoor activities.

Tints and Shades of #af5b46 HEX color (Iron Ore)

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 #af5b46, 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
• #EBD6D1
• #D7ADA3
• #C38474
• #af5b46
• #834435
• #582E23
• #2C1712
• #000000

Tones of Iron Ore (#af5b46 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #af5b46, #9c6a5d is the less saturated color, while #af5b46 is the most saturated one.

• #9c6a5d
• #a16657
• #a66252
• #aa5f4c
• #af5b46
• #453c3a
• #3b312f
• #312623
• #271a18

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #af5b46;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #af5b46; }

.text {color:#af5b46;}

.background {background-color:#af5b46;}

.border {border:1px solid #af5b46;}