1. reds
2. neutrals
3. Silk Stone

Color Silk Stone red (#cc9999):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Silk Stone red (#cc9999):
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 Silk Stone / #cc9999

The HTML HEX code is #cc9999. The corresponding color name is "Silk Stone". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 204%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 25%, Yellow (Y):25%, Black (K): 20%. In the HSL color space, #cc9999 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 70%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 25% for saturation, and 80% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 68, a* (green to red) = 19, and b* (blue to yellow) = 7. The XYZ representation is X: 42, Y: 38, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6598, U (chrominance) = -0.0294, and V (chrominance) = 0.1230.

The decimal value of the color is 13408665. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #EEDDDD for a 20% lighter version and #AA5555 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #cc9999, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4133 Kelvin (4133K).

The approximate wavelength of #cc9999 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Silk Stone (Hex: #cc9999): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Silk Stone (#cc9999) resembles the delicate and smooth texture of silk, imbuing an air of elegance and sophistication. It evokes the earthy tones of stone, with its dusty pink hue akin to weathered sandstone or marbled terracotta. This color exudes a sense of tranquility, evoking the serenity of a secluded oasis or the softness of rose petals. Silk Stone harmonizes with natural elements such as desert landscapes, blossoming flowers, or even the warmth of a sunset. Its versatility allows it to complement various design schemes, whether in fashion, interior design, or graphic arts.

Tints and Shades of #cc9999 HEX color (Silk Stone)

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 #cc9999, 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
• #F2E6E6
• #E6CCCC
• #D9B3B3
• #cc9999
• #997373
• #664D4D
• #332626
• #000000

Tones of Silk Stone (#cc9999 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #cc9999, #ae8f8f is the less saturated color, while #cc9999 is the most saturated one.

• #ae8f8f
• #b59292
• #bd9494
• #c49797
• #cc9999
• #705252
• #6e4a4a
• #6b4242
• #693b3b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #cc9999;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #cc9999; }

.text {color:#cc9999;}

.background {background-color:#cc9999;}

.border {border:1px solid #cc9999;}