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Color Barbecue red (#c26157):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Barbecue red (#c26157):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Barbecue / #c26157

The HTML HEX code is #c26157. The corresponding color name is "Barbecue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 194%, Green (G): 97%, Blue (B): 87%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 50%, Yellow (Y):55%, Black (K): 24%. In the HSL color space, #c26157 has a hue of 6°, saturation of 47%, and lightness of 55%. The HSV representation is 6° for hue, 55% for saturation, and 76% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 53, a* (green to red) = 38, and b* (blue to yellow) = 24. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 21, Z: 12. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4897, U (chrominance) = -0.0731, and V (chrominance) = 0.2379.

The decimal value of the color is 12738903. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC6666. Variations of the colour are #DDA7A1 for a 20% lighter version and #83382F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c26157, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1970 Kelvin (1970K).

The approximate wavelength of #c26157 is around 688.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Barbecue (Hex: #c26157): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c26157, known as Barbecue, resembles the rich and smoky hues of a crackling bonfire. Its warm undertones of red and brown evoke the charred embers and glowing coals, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Barbecues similarity to nature can be seen in the fiery sunset sky or the earthy tones of autumn leaves. This color also brings to mind the sizzling grill marks on a perfectly grilled steak or the tantalizing caramelization on a roasted marshmallow. Barbecue adds a touch of warmth and rustic charm, reminiscent of outdoor gatherings and the joys of summertime.

Tints and Shades of #c26157 HEX color (Barbecue)

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 #c26157, 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
• #F0D8D5
• #E1B0AB
• #D18981
• #c26157
• #924941
• #61312C
• #311816
• #000000

Tones of Barbecue (#c26157 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c26157, #a86d67 is the less saturated color, while #c26157 is the most saturated one.

• #a86d67
• #ae6a63
• #b5675f
• #bb645b
• #c26157
• #554240
• #4e3735
• #462d2a
• #3f2220

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c26157;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c26157; }

.text {color:#c26157;}

.background {background-color:#c26157;}

.border {border:1px solid #c26157;}