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Brass
What color is Brass?
Brass is a metallic alloy of copper and zinc, which can vary in its proportions and properties.
It has a strong yellow color with the HEX code #B5A642, but it can also range from reddish-yellow to grayish-yellow depending on the amount of zinc.
This color is often used for musical instruments, decorative items, and hardware because of its bright appearance, low melting point, and corrosion resistance.
Brass is similar to bronze, another copper alloy, but bronze contains tin instead of zinc.
Example of the palette with the Brass color
![Palette with colors: Dark lava, Pale goldenrod and Brass Picture with primary colors of Dark lava, Pale goldenrod, Brass, Smoky black and Cadet grey](/images/brass/futuristic-city-with-a-train-station.webp)
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What are the examples of Brass color in life?
Some common examples of brass color in life are:
Brass instruments: These are musical instruments that produce sound by vibrating air in a metal tube.
Some examples are trumpet, trombone, tuba, horn, and saxophone.
Brass instruments are usually made of brass or brass-plated metal, giving them a shiny golden or yellow color.Brass hardware: These are metal fittings and accessories that are used for various purposes, such as door knobs, hinges, locks, screws, rivets, valves, and plugs.
Brass hardware is often preferred for its durability, corrosion resistance, and low friction.
It can have different shades of brass color, from light gold to dark brown, depending on the amount of zinc and other elements in the alloy.Brass jewelry: This is a type of fashion or costume jewelry that is made of brass or brass-plated metal.
It is popular for its warm and rich color, which can range from yellow to red to brown.
Brass jewelry can also be mixed with other metals, such as silver, copper, or nickel, to create different effects and finishes.
Example of the palette with the Brass color
![Palette with colors: Onyx, Brass and Sepia Picture with primary colors of Onyx, Brass, Sepia, Teal blue and Macaroni and Cheese](/images/brass/what-are-the-examples-of-brass-color-in-life-palette-i11c88.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Brass color
![Palette with colors: Brass, Saddle brown and Dark sienna Picture with primary colors of Brass, Saddle brown, Dark sienna, Ochre and Flavescent](/images/brass/what-are-the-examples-of-brass-color-in-life-palette-i15c22.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Brass color
![Palette with colors: Onyx, Dark electric blue and Brass Picture with primary colors of Onyx, Dark electric blue, Brass, Beau blue and Cadet grey](/images/brass/what-are-the-examples-of-brass-color-in-life-palette-i16c70.webp)
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