1. yellow-oranges
2. light-muteds
3. Limestone

Color Limestone yellow-orange (#dcd8c7):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Limestone yellow-orange (#dcd8c7):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellow-oranges

yellow-oranges Family:
light-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
light-toned

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Limestone / #dcd8c7

The HTML HEX code is #dcd8c7. The corresponding color name is "Limestone". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 220%, Green (G): 216%, Blue (B): 199%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):10%, Black (K): 14%. In the HSL color space, #dcd8c7 has a hue of 49°, saturation of 23%, and lightness of 82%. The HSV representation is 49° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 86% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 86, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 64, Y: 68, Z: 64. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.8441, U (chrominance) = -0.0314, and V (chrominance) = 0.0163.

The decimal value of the color is 14473415. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FFFFFF for a 20% lighter version and #B4AC88 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #dcd8c7, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5720 Kelvin (5720K).

The approximate wavelength of #dcd8c7 is around 602.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Limestone (Hex: #dcd8c7): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Limestone, represented by the hex color #dcd8c7, bears a striking resemblance to the softly weathered surfaces of ancient stone sculptures. This hue evokes a sense of timelessness and natural beauty, reminiscent of weathered temple ruins and architectural marvels. The color Limestone exudes a calming and serene aura, similar to the cool tones found in natures landscapes. It harmonizes effortlessly with organic materials like wood and foliage, offering a neutral yet elegant backdrop for interior design. Limestone finds its allure in the simplicity of earthy tones, effortlessly blending with the environment it inhabits.

Tints and Shades of #dcd8c7 HEX color (Limestone)

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 #dcd8c7, 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
• #F6F5F1
• #EEECE3
• #E5E2D5
• #dcd8c7
• #A5A295
• #6E6C64
• #373632
• #000000

Tones of Limestone (#dcd8c7 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #dcd8c7, #b7b5ab is the less saturated color, while #dcd8c7 is the most saturated one.

• #b7b5ab
• #c0beb2
• #cac6b9
• #d3cfc0
• #dcd8c7
• #827d65
• #837d61
• #837c5c
• #847c58

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #dcd8c7;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #dcd8c7; }

.text {color:#dcd8c7;}

.background {background-color:#dcd8c7;}

.border {border:1px solid #dcd8c7;}