1. yellow-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Prickly Pear

Color Prickly Pear yellow-orange (#a89942):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Prickly Pear yellow-orange (#a89942):
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 Prickly Pear / #a89942

The HTML HEX code is #a89942. The corresponding color name is "Prickly Pear". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 168%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 9%, Yellow (Y):61%, Black (K): 34%. In the HSL color space, #a89942 has a hue of 51°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 46%. The HSV representation is 51° for hue, 61% for saturation, and 66% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = -5, and b* (blue to yellow) = 47. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 32, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5787, U (chrominance) = -0.1574, and V (chrominance) = 0.0703.

The decimal value of the color is 11049282. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999933. Variations of the colour are #CEC382 for a 20% lighter version and #5F5725 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a89942, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 3830 Kelvin (3830K).

The approximate wavelength of #a89942 is around 598.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Prickly Pear (Hex: #a89942): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #a89942, named Prickly Pear, resembles the earthy tones found in a desert landscape. It shares similarities with the rugged and spiky exterior of a cactus, reflecting its arid surroundings. This color also evokes the warm golden hues of sand and the burnt sienna tones of rock formations, creating a harmonious connection to natures rustic beauty. Prickly Pear embodies the essence of the desert, offering a touch of warmth and organic charm to any design or setting.

Tints and Shades of #a89942 HEX color (Prickly Pear)

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 #a89942, 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
• #E9E6D0
• #D4CCA1
• #BEB371
• #a89942
• #7E7332
• #544D21
• #2A2611
• #000000

Tones of Prickly Pear (#a89942 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a89942, #988f5b is the less saturated color, while #a89942 is the most saturated one.

• #988f5b
• #9c9255
• #a0944e
• #a49748
• #a89942
• #403f38
• #36342c
• #2b2a20
• #211f14

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a89942;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a89942; }

.text {color:#a89942;}

.background {background-color:#a89942;}

.border {border:1px solid #a89942;}