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2. neutrals
3. Medium Terracotta

Color Medium Terracotta red (#dc9d8b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Medium Terracotta red (#dc9d8b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Medium Terracotta / #dc9d8b

The HTML HEX code is #dc9d8b. The corresponding color name is "Medium Terracotta". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 220%, Green (G): 157%, Blue (B): 139%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 29%, Yellow (Y):37%, Black (K): 14%. In the HSL color space, #dc9d8b has a hue of 13°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 70%. The HSV representation is 13° for hue, 37% for saturation, and 86% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 70, a* (green to red) = 21, and b* (blue to yellow) = 19. The XYZ representation is X: 46, Y: 41, Z: 30. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6815, U (chrominance) = -0.0671, and V (chrominance) = 0.1590.

The decimal value of the color is 14458251. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #F3DED8 for a 20% lighter version and #C4583B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #dc9d8b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3434 Kelvin (3434K).

The approximate wavelength of #dc9d8b is around 674.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Medium Terracotta (Hex: #dc9d8b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Medium Terracotta (#dc9d8b) is a warm and earthy color that resembles the natural hue of terracotta clay pots used in gardening. This rich hue evokes a sense of warmth and coziness, reminiscent of sun-kissed Mediterranean landscapes. It shares similarities with the color of sunset, imbuing a sense of tranquility and relaxation. Medium Terracotta is also reminiscent of the natural color of baked clay, adding an organic touch to interior design and evoking a connection to the earth. Other objects that can be associated with this color include rusted metal, autumn leaves, and desert sand.

Tints and Shades of #dc9d8b HEX color (Medium Terracotta)

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 #dc9d8b, 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
• #F6E7E2
• #EECEC5
• #E5B6A8
• #dc9d8b
• #A57668
• #6E4F46
• #372723
• #000000

Tones of Medium Terracotta (#dc9d8b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #dc9d8b, #b79187 is the less saturated color, while #dc9d8b is the most saturated one.

• #b79187
• #c09488
• #ca9789
• #d39a8a
• #dc9d8b
• #7b5449
• #7a4c40
• #794536
• #783d2d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #dc9d8b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #dc9d8b; }

.text {color:#dc9d8b;}

.background {background-color:#dc9d8b;}

.border {border:1px solid #dc9d8b;}