1. reds
2. neutrals
3. Melancholy

Color Melancholy red (#dd8899):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Melancholy red (#dd8899):
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 Melancholy / #dd8899

The HTML HEX code is #dd8899. The corresponding color name is "Melancholy". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 221%, Green (G): 136%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 38%, Yellow (Y):31%, Black (K): 13%. In the HSL color space, #dd8899 has a hue of 348°, saturation of 56%, and lightness of 70%. The HSV representation is 348° for hue, 38% for saturation, and 87% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 66, a* (green to red) = 35, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 44, Y: 35, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6406, U (chrominance) = -0.0200, and V (chrominance) = 0.1983.

The decimal value of the color is 14518425. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #F4D7DD for a 20% lighter version and #C73855 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #dd8899, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3091 Kelvin (3091K).

The approximate wavelength of #dd8899 is around 646.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Melancholy (Hex: #dd8899): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#dd8899, also known as Melancholy, is a color similar to the petals of a wilting rose, exuding a delicate yet somber elegance. This hue shares resemblances with the muted tones of a fading sunset, casting a melancholic glow across the horizon. Like a wistful melody, this color evokes feelings of longing and nostalgia. In nature, you can find shades reminiscent of Melancholy in the delicate blush of cherry blossoms or the fading colors of autumn leaves. It carries a sense of quiet reflection, inviting introspection and a moment of contemplation.

Tints and Shades of #dd8899 HEX color (Melancholy)

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 #dd8899, 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
• #F7E1E6
• #EEC4CC
• #E6A6B3
• #dd8899
• #A66673
• #6F444D
• #372226
• #000000

Tones of Melancholy (#dd8899 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #dd8899, #b8858f is the less saturated color, while #dd8899 is the most saturated one.

• #b8858f
• #c18692
• #ca8694
• #d48797
• #dd8899
• #7b4852
• #7a3e4a
• #793542
• #782b3b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #dd8899;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #dd8899; }

.text {color:#dd8899;}

.background {background-color:#dd8899;}

.border {border:1px solid #dd8899;}