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Color Contessa red (#c16f68):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Contessa red (#c16f68):
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 Contessa / #c16f68

The HTML HEX code is #c16f68. The corresponding color name is "Contessa". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 193%, Green (G): 111%, Blue (B): 104%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 42%, Yellow (Y):46%, Black (K): 24%. In the HSL color space, #c16f68 has a hue of 5°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 58%. The HSV representation is 5° for hue, 46% for saturation, and 76% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 56, a* (green to red) = 32, and b* (blue to yellow) = 18. The XYZ representation is X: 30, Y: 24, Z: 16. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5283, U (chrominance) = -0.0593, and V (chrominance) = 0.2005.

The decimal value of the color is 12676968. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC6666. Variations of the colour are #DEB3AF for a 20% lighter version and #8A3F38 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c16f68, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2454 Kelvin (2454K).

The approximate wavelength of #c16f68 is around 690.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Contessa (Hex: #c16f68): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c16f68, named Contessa, evokes the warm and earthy tones reminiscent of a desert landscape at sunset. It resembles the rich reddish-brown hue of clay pottery or the terracotta roofs of Mediterranean buildings. This color captures the essence of arid regions, invoking images of parched desert sands, rugged canyons, and the resilient plants that thrive in such harsh conditions. Contessa exudes a sense of warmth and strength, embodying the rugged beauty and timeless allure of natures arid landscapes.

Tints and Shades of #c16f68 HEX color (Contessa)

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 #c16f68, 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
• #F0DBD9
• #E0B7B4
• #D1938E
• #c16f68
• #91534E
• #613834
• #301C1A
• #000000

Tones of Contessa (#c16f68 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c16f68, #a77672 is the less saturated color, while #c16f68 is the most saturated one.

• #a77672
• #ae746f
• #b4726d
• #bb716a
• #c16f68
• #5b4543
• #553b39
• #4e322f
• #482825

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c16f68;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c16f68; }

.text {color:#c16f68;}

.background {background-color:#c16f68;}

.border {border:1px solid #c16f68;}