1. yellow-oranges
2. neutrals
3. Ecru

Color Ecru yellow-orange (#c2b280):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Ecru yellow-orange (#c2b280):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellow-oranges

yellow-oranges Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Ecru / #c2b280

The HTML HEX code is #c2b280. The corresponding color name is "Ecru". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 194%, Green (G): 178%, Blue (B): 128%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 8%, Yellow (Y):34%, Black (K): 24%. In the HSL color space, #c2b280 has a hue of 45°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 63%. The HSV representation is 45° for hue, 34% for saturation, and 76% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 73, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 28. The XYZ representation is X: 42, Y: 45, Z: 27. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6944, U (chrominance) = -0.0947, and V (chrominance) = 0.0582.

The decimal value of the color is 12759680. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E3DBC4 for a 20% lighter version and #948147 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c2b280, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 4401 Kelvin (4401K).

The approximate wavelength of #c2b280 is around 610.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Ecru (Hex: #c2b280): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c2b280, also known as Ecru, resembles the soothing hues of desert sand and dunes, maintaining a harmonious balance between yellow and brown. It evokes the warmth and earthiness of natural elements, such as sun-drenched landscapes, parched clay, and golden wheat fields. Its versatility enables it to blend seamlessly with organic materials like linen, rattan, and reclaimed wood. Ecru exudes an understated elegance that can be observed in common objects like vintage sepia photographs, handcrafted pottery, and natural fiber textiles. This color captures the essence of timeless simplicity and complements a wide range of design styles, from rustic to minimalist.

Tints and Shades of #c2b280 HEX color (Ecru)

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 #c2b280, 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
• #F0ECDF
• #E1D9C0
• #D1C5A0
• #c2b280
• #928660
• #615940
• #312D20
• #000000

Tones of Ecru (#c2b280 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c2b280, #a89e80 is the less saturated color, while #c2b280 is the most saturated one.

• #a89e80
• #aea380
• #b5a880
• #bbad80
• #c2b280
• #635d4a
• #5e5741
• #5a5238
• #554c2f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c2b280;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c2b280; }

.text {color:#c2b280;}

.background {background-color:#c2b280;}

.border {border:1px solid #c2b280;}