1. reds
2. neutrals
3. Pinkish Brown

Color Pinkish Brown red (#b17261):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pinkish Brown red (#b17261):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Pinkish Brown / #b17261

The HTML HEX code is #b17261. The corresponding color name is "Pinkish Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 177%, Green (G): 114%, Blue (B): 97%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 36%, Yellow (Y):45%, Black (K): 31%. In the HSL color space, #b17261 has a hue of 13°, saturation of 34%, and lightness of 54%. The HSV representation is 13° for hue, 45% for saturation, and 69% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 54, a* (green to red) = 23, and b* (blue to yellow) = 20. The XYZ representation is X: 26, Y: 22, Z: 14. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5133, U (chrominance) = -0.0654, and V (chrominance) = 0.1586.

The decimal value of the color is 11629153. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #D3B0A6 for a 20% lighter version and #744639 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b17261, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2874 Kelvin (2874K).

The approximate wavelength of #b17261 is around 674.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pinkish Brown (Hex: #b17261): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b17261, also known as Pinkish Brown, resembles the warm tones found in the bark of a mature cedar tree or the earthy hues of an autumn landscape. This color evokes a sense of organic richness and rustic charm. It can be likened to the fading petals of a dried rose or the soft blush of a freshly picked peach. The Pinkish Brown shade adds a touch of natural elegance, fitting harmoniously in designs that embrace the timeless beauty of nature.

Tints and Shades of #b17261 HEX color (Pinkish 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 #b17261, 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
• #ECDCD8
• #D8B9B0
• #C59589
• #b17261
• #855649
• #593931
• #2C1D18
• #000000

Tones of Pinkish Brown (#b17261 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b17261, #9d786d is the less saturated color, while #b17261 is the most saturated one.

• #9d786d
• #a2766a
• #a77567
• #ac7364
• #b17261
• #4f4441
• #473a37
• #3f302c
• #372622

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b17261;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b17261; }

.text {color:#b17261;}

.background {background-color:#b17261;}

.border {border:1px solid #b17261;}