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3. Muddy Quicksand

Color Muddy Quicksand red (#c3988b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Muddy Quicksand red (#c3988b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Muddy Quicksand / #c3988b

The HTML HEX code is #c3988b. The corresponding color name is "Muddy Quicksand". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 195%, Green (G): 152%, Blue (B): 139%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 22%, Yellow (Y):29%, Black (K): 24%. In the HSL color space, #c3988b has a hue of 14°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 65%. The HSV representation is 14° for hue, 29% for saturation, and 76% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 66, a* (green to red) = 14, and b* (blue to yellow) = 13. The XYZ representation is X: 38, Y: 36, Z: 29. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6407, U (chrominance) = -0.0470, and V (chrominance) = 0.1088.

The decimal value of the color is 12818571. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E5D2CD for a 20% lighter version and #975F4E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c3988b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4085 Kelvin (4085K).

The approximate wavelength of #c3988b is around 672.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Muddy Quicksand (Hex: #c3988b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Muddy Quicksand (#c3988b) resembles the color of a desert sunset, evoking warm and earthy tones. Its hue is reminiscent of dried clay, giving it a rustic and natural feel. This color could also be associated with aged leather, adding a touch of vintage elegance. Muddy Quicksand harmonizes well with organic materials such as wood, stone, and natural textiles. When used in design, it creates a cozy and comforting atmosphere, making it suitable for rustic or bohemian-inspired spaces.

Tints and Shades of #c3988b HEX color (Muddy Quicksand)

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 #c3988b, 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
• #F0E5E2
• #E1CCC5
• #D2B2A8
• #c3988b
• #927268
• #624C46
• #312623
• #000000

Tones of Muddy Quicksand (#c3988b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c3988b, #a88e87 is the less saturated color, while #c3988b is the most saturated one.

• #a88e87
• #af9188
• #b69389
• #bc968a
• #c3988b
• #67544e
• #634c45
• #5e453d
• #5a3d34

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c3988b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c3988b; }

.text {color:#c3988b;}

.background {background-color:#c3988b;}

.border {border:1px solid #c3988b;}