1. yellow-greens
2. neutrals
3. Desert Cactus

Color Desert Cactus yellow-green (#afca9d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Desert Cactus yellow-green (#afca9d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellow-greens

yellow-greens Family:
neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Desert Cactus / #afca9d

The HTML HEX code is #afca9d. The corresponding color name is "Desert Cactus". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 175%, Green (G): 202%, Blue (B): 157%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 13%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):22%, Black (K): 21%. In the HSL color space, #afca9d has a hue of 96°, saturation of 30%, and lightness of 70%. The HSV representation is 96° for hue, 22% for saturation, and 79% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 78, a* (green to red) = -17, and b* (blue to yellow) = 20. The XYZ representation is X: 45, Y: 54, Z: 40. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7404, U (chrominance) = -0.0614, and V (chrominance) = -0.0475.

The decimal value of the color is 11520669. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #99CC99. Variations of the colour are #E4EDDE for a 20% lighter version and #78A659 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #afca9d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5800 Kelvin (5800K).

The approximate wavelength of #afca9d is around 550.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Desert Cactus (Hex: #afca9d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Desert Cactus (#afca9d) evokes images of arid landscapes and prickly plants. This color is reminiscent of the muted green hues found in the diverse species of cacti that thrive in desert environments, such as the Saguaro, Barrel, or Prickly Pear cacti. It captures the essence of the sun-kissed desert, with its rugged terrains and unique vegetation. Imagine the tranquility of walking among these resilient plants, where their shades of green blend harmoniously with the sandy earth and vibrant blue skies. Desert Cactus instantly transports you to the enchanting beauty of the desert, bringing a touch of natures resilience and serenity to any design or space.

Tints and Shades of #afca9d HEX color (Desert Cactus)

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 #afca9d, 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
• #EBF2E7
• #D7E5CE
• #C3D7B6
• #afca9d
• #839876
• #58654F
• #2C3327
• #000000

Tones of Desert Cactus (#afca9d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #afca9d, #9cac91 is the less saturated color, while #afca9d is the most saturated one.

• #9cac91
• #a1b494
• #a6bb97
• #aac39a
• #afca9d
• #5f7054
• #5a6d4c
• #546a45
• #4f683d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #afca9d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #afca9d; }

.text {color:#afca9d;}

.background {background-color:#afca9d;}

.border {border:1px solid #afca9d;}