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3. Dark Salmon

Color Dark Salmon red (#c85a53):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dark Salmon red (#c85a53):
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 Dark Salmon / #c85a53

The HTML HEX code is #c85a53. The corresponding color name is "Dark Salmon". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 200%, Green (G): 90%, Blue (B): 83%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 55%, Yellow (Y):59%, Black (K): 22%. In the HSL color space, #c85a53 has a hue of 4°, saturation of 52%, and lightness of 55%. The HSV representation is 4° for hue, 59% for saturation, and 78% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 52, a* (green to red) = 43, and b* (blue to yellow) = 26. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 20, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4788, U (chrominance) = -0.0754, and V (chrominance) = 0.2680.

The decimal value of the color is 13130323. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC6666. Variations of the colour are #E0A39E for a 20% lighter version and #88312B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c85a53, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1764 Kelvin (1764K).

The approximate wavelength of #c85a53 is around 692.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dark Salmon (Hex: #c85a53): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dark Salmon (#c85a53) is a warm, muted pinkish-red color that resembles the hue of salmon flesh after it has been cooked. The color exhibits a rich, earthy tone with a hint of orange, similar to the hue of a sunset over a desert landscape. This hue can also be associated with the color of clay pots, giving it an organic and natural feel. Dark Salmon evokes a sense of coziness, reminiscent of autumn foliage or the skin of a ripe pomegranate.

Tints and Shades of #c85a53 HEX color (Dark Salmon)

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 #c85a53, 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
• #F1D6D4
• #E4ADA9
• #D6837E
• #c85a53
• #96443E
• #642D2A
• #321715
• #000000

Tones of Dark Salmon (#c85a53 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c85a53, #ab6965 is the less saturated color, while #c85a53 is the most saturated one.

• #ab6965
• #b26561
• #ba625c
• #c15e58
• #c85a53
• #57403f
• #503634
• #4a2b29
• #43211e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c85a53;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c85a53; }

.text {color:#c85a53;}

.background {background-color:#c85a53;}

.border {border:1px solid #c85a53;}