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3. Dusty Red

Color Dusty Red red (#b9484e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dusty Red red (#b9484e):
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 Dusty Red / #b9484e

The HTML HEX code is #b9484e. The corresponding color name is "Dusty Red". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 185%, Green (G): 72%, Blue (B): 78%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 61%, Yellow (Y):58%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #b9484e has a hue of 357°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 357° for hue, 61% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 46, a* (green to red) = 46, and b* (blue to yellow) = 20. The XYZ representation is X: 24, Y: 15, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4175, U (chrominance) = -0.0549, and V (chrominance) = 0.2702.

The decimal value of the color is 12142670. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC3366. Variations of the colour are #D59094 for a 20% lighter version and #6F2A2E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b9484e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1640 Kelvin (1640K).

The approximate wavelength of #b9484e is around 686.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dusty Red (Hex: #b9484e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dusty Red (#b9484e) is a bold, fiery hue that resembles the intense glow of smoldering embers. Its deep crimson shade recalls the vibrancy of fresh blood, evoking passion and power. Similar to the vivid petals of a wilted rose or the sun-kissed hues of a desert sunset, it exudes warmth and intensity. This distinct color can be associated with natural elements like autumn leaves, rusty iron, or the flushed cheeks of a blushing face. In objects, it can be likened to a vintage red lipstick or the rich tones of a weathered brick wall.

Tints and Shades of #b9484e HEX color (Dusty Red)

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 #b9484e, 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
• #EED1D3
• #DCA4A7
• #CB767A
• #b9484e
• #8B363B
• #5D2427
• #2E1214
• #000000

Tones of Dusty Red (#b9484e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b9484e, #a25e62 is the less saturated color, while #b9484e is the most saturated one.

• #a25e62
• #a8595d
• #ae5358
• #b34e53
• #b9484e
• #4a3c3d
• #413132
• #382626
• #2f1a1b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b9484e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b9484e; }

.text {color:#b9484e;}

.background {background-color:#b9484e;}

.border {border:1px solid #b9484e;}