1. yellow-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Desert Yellow

Color Desert Yellow yellow-orange (#a29259):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Desert Yellow yellow-orange (#a29259):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellow-oranges

yellow-oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Desert Yellow / #a29259

The HTML HEX code is #a29259. The corresponding color name is "Desert Yellow". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 162%, Green (G): 146%, Blue (B): 89%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 10%, Yellow (Y):45%, Black (K): 36%. In the HSL color space, #a29259 has a hue of 47°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 49%. The HSV representation is 47° for hue, 45% for saturation, and 64% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 61, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 32. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 29, Z: 14. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5658, U (chrominance) = -0.1067, and V (chrominance) = 0.0609.

The decimal value of the color is 10654297. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #C7BD99 for a 20% lighter version and #5F5635 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a29259, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4067 Kelvin (4067K).

The approximate wavelength of #a29259 is around 606.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Desert Yellow (Hex: #a29259): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Desert Yellow (#a29259) is a warm and earthy color, reminiscent of sandy landscapes. It resembles the golden hue of sand dunes illuminated by the sun, creating a sense of warmth and dryness. This color is similar to the color of grains like wheat and barley, as well as dried grasses and hay. It evokes feelings of nature and rustic environments, making it a suitable choice for designs related to desert themes, natural landscapes, and organic products. With its rich and earthy tones, Desert Yellow adds a touch of warmth and natural elegance to any design.

Tints and Shades of #a29259 HEX color (Desert Yellow)

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 #a29259, 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
• #E8E4D6
• #D1C9AC
• #B9AD83
• #a29259
• #7A6E43
• #51492D
• #292516
• #000000

Tones of Desert Yellow (#a29259 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a29259, #948b69 is the less saturated color, while #a29259 is the most saturated one.

• #948b69
• #988d65
• #9b8e61
• #9f905d
• #a29259
• #45433d
• #3b3932
• #322f27
• #28251c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a29259;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a29259; }

.text {color:#a29259;}

.background {background-color:#a29259;}

.border {border:1px solid #a29259;}