1. reds
2. neutrals
3. Dusky Damask

Color Dusky Damask red (#b98478):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dusky Damask red (#b98478):
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 Dusky Damask / #b98478

The HTML HEX code is #b98478. The corresponding color name is "Dusky Damask". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 185%, Green (G): 132%, Blue (B): 120%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 29%, Yellow (Y):35%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #b98478 has a hue of 11°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 11° for hue, 35% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = 19, and b* (blue to yellow) = 15. The XYZ representation is X: 32, Y: 28, Z: 22. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5744, U (chrominance) = -0.0511, and V (chrominance) = 0.1325.

The decimal value of the color is 12158072. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9966. Variations of the colour are #DCC2BC for a 20% lighter version and #875145 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b98478, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3521 Kelvin (3521K).

The approximate wavelength of #b98478 is around 678.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dusky Damask (Hex: #b98478): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b98478, also known as Dusky Damask, resembles the warm tones of a sunset over a serene mountain landscape. Its earthy pinkish-brown shade evokes the tranquility and elegance of nature, reminiscent of the delicate petals of a wilting rose or the aged pages of a vintage book. This color is akin to the sweet aroma of sandalwood, adding a touch of sophistication to any setting. Dusky Damask is an ideal choice for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere, bringing the beauty of the natural world indoors.

Tints and Shades of #b98478 HEX color (Dusky Damask)

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 #b98478, 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
• #EEE0DD
• #DCC2BC
• #CBA39A
• #b98478
• #8B635A
• #5D423C
• #2E211E
• #000000

Tones of Dusky Damask (#b98478 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b98478, #a2827b is the less saturated color, while #b98478 is the most saturated one.

• #a2827b
• #a8837a
• #ae837a
• #b38479
• #b98478
• #5b4b48
• #55423e
• #4e3a35
• #48312b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b98478;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b98478; }

.text {color:#b98478;}

.background {background-color:#b98478;}

.border {border:1px solid #b98478;}