1. reds
2. neutrals
3. Electric Brown

Color Electric Brown red (#b56257):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Electric Brown red (#b56257):
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 Electric Brown / #b56257

The HTML HEX code is #b56257. The corresponding color name is "Electric Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 181%, Green (G): 98%, Blue (B): 87%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 46%, Yellow (Y):52%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #b56257 has a hue of 7°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 53%. The HSV representation is 7° for hue, 52% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = 32, and b* (blue to yellow) = 21. The XYZ representation is X: 25, Y: 19, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4767, U (chrominance) = -0.0667, and V (chrominance) = 0.2045.

The decimal value of the color is 11887191. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC6666. Variations of the colour are #D5A69F for a 20% lighter version and #753B33 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b56257, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2207 Kelvin (2207K).

The approximate wavelength of #b56257 is around 686.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Electric Brown (Hex: #b56257): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Electric Brown (#b56257) is a rich, warm color that resembles the earthy tones found in the bark of ancient trees, like the towering redwoods of California. This color exudes a sense of strength and stability, similar to the rugged texture of weathered rocks in a desert canyon. It also shares similarities with burnt sienna, a hue often seen in autumn foliage during sunset, radiating a warm glow that captivates the eye. Electric Brown is a versatile color that can evoke a sense of grounded energy, reminiscent of the natural elements that surround us.

Tints and Shades of #b56257 HEX color (Electric 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 #b56257, 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
• #EDD8D5
• #DAB1AB
• #C88981
• #b56257
• #884A41
• #5B312C
• #2D1916
• #000000

Tones of Electric Brown (#b56257 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b56257, #a06e67 is the less saturated color, while #b56257 is the most saturated one.

• #a06e67
• #a56b63
• #aa685f
• #b0655b
• #b56257
• #4e403f
• #453634
• #3d2b2a
• #34211f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b56257;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b56257; }

.text {color:#b56257;}

.background {background-color:#b56257;}

.border {border:1px solid #b56257;}