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3. Retro Pink

Color Retro Pink red (#b48286):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Retro Pink red (#b48286):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Retro Pink / #b48286

The HTML HEX code is #b48286. The corresponding color name is "Retro Pink". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 180%, Green (G): 130%, Blue (B): 134%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 28%, Yellow (Y):26%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #b48286 has a hue of 355°, saturation of 25%, and lightness of 61%. The HSV representation is 355° for hue, 28% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 59, a* (green to red) = 20, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 31, Y: 27, Z: 26. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5702, U (chrominance) = -0.0220, and V (chrominance) = 0.1190.

The decimal value of the color is 11829894. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #DBC2C4 for a 20% lighter version and #834E53 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b48286, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3995 Kelvin (3995K).

The approximate wavelength of #b48286 is around 677.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Retro Pink (Hex: #b48286): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Retro Pink (#B48286), reminiscent of vintage fashion and décor, embodies the essence of a delicate rose petal. This hue exudes a timeless elegance, evoking feelings of nostalgia and romance. Similar to blush or coral shades, its warm undertones hint at a pleasant summer evening. Retro Pink could be likened to the charming hues found in a blooming garden, showcasing the soft blush of peonies, roses, and carnations. Its soothing energy also resonates with the gentle tints of seashells, offering a touch of tranquility to any design or space.

Tints and Shades of #b48286 HEX color (Retro Pink)

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 #b48286, 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
• #ECE0E1
• #DAC1C3
• #C7A1A4
• #b48286
• #876265
• #5A4143
• #2D2122
• #000000

Tones of Retro Pink (#b48286 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b48286, #9f8184 is the less saturated color, while #b48286 is the most saturated one.

• #9f8184
• #a48184
• #aa8285
• #af8285
• #b48286
• #5b4b4c
• #554244
• #4e3a3b
• #483133

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b48286;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b48286; }

.text {color:#b48286;}

.background {background-color:#b48286;}

.border {border:1px solid #b48286;}