1. yellows
2. neutrals
3. Forest Sand

Color Forest Sand yellow (#c8caa4):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Forest Sand yellow (#c8caa4):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellows

yellows Family:
neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Forest Sand / #c8caa4

The HTML HEX code is #c8caa4. The corresponding color name is "Forest Sand". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 200%, Green (G): 202%, Blue (B): 164%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):19%, Black (K): 21%. In the HSL color space, #c8caa4 has a hue of 63°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 72%. The HSV representation is 63° for hue, 19% for saturation, and 79% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 80, a* (green to red) = -7, and b* (blue to yellow) = 19. The XYZ representation is X: 52, Y: 57, Z: 43. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7728, U (chrominance) = -0.0638, and V (chrominance) = 0.0101.

The decimal value of the color is 13159076. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #EFF0E5 for a 20% lighter version and #A1A465 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c8caa4, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5270 Kelvin (5270K).

The approximate wavelength of #c8caa4 is around 577.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Forest Sand (Hex: #c8caa4): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Forest Sand (#c8caa4) is a serene color resembling the soft grains of sand found in lush forest landscapes. This earthy hue evokes a tranquil atmosphere, reminiscent of a secluded clearing dotted with wildflowers and moss-covered rocks. Its subtle green undertone embodies the harmony between natures elements, as if the leaves of surrounding trees have gently touched the sands over time. Forest Sand invokes a calming sense of being grounded, like walking barefoot on a forest floor, connecting us with the natural world and enveloping us in its peaceful embrace.

Tints and Shades of #c8caa4 HEX color (Forest Sand)

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 #c8caa4, 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
• #F1F2E8
• #E4E5D2
• #D6D7BB
• #c8caa4
• #96987B
• #646552
• #323329
• #000000

Tones of Forest Sand (#c8caa4 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c8caa4, #abac96 is the less saturated color, while #c8caa4 is the most saturated one.

• #abac96
• #b2b499
• #babb9d
• #c1c3a0
• #c8caa4
• #6f7057
• #6c6e50
• #6a6b4a
• #676943

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c8caa4;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c8caa4; }

.text {color:#c8caa4;}

.background {background-color:#c8caa4;}

.border {border:1px solid #c8caa4;}