1. blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Velvet Morning

Color Velvet Morning blue (#6c769b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Velvet Morning blue (#6c769b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Velvet Morning / #6c769b

The HTML HEX code is #6c769b. The corresponding color name is "Velvet Morning". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 108%, Green (G): 118%, Blue (B): 155%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 30%, Magenta (M): 24%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 39%. In the HSL color space, #6c769b has a hue of 227°, saturation of 19%, and lightness of 52%. The HSV representation is 227° for hue, 30% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 5, and b* (blue to yellow) = -21. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 19, Z: 34. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4676, U (chrominance) = 0.0690, and V (chrominance) = -0.0386.

The decimal value of the color is 7108251. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #AAB0C5 for a 20% lighter version and #424961 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6c769b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 14984 Kelvin (14984K).

The approximate wavelength of #6c769b is around 476.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Velvet Morning (Hex: #6c769b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #6c769b, named Velvet Morning, resembles the hue of a calm twilight sky just before dawn. This serene shade evokes a sense of tranquility and contemplation, similar to the smooth and velvety texture of flower petals. Velvet Morning can also be compared to the deep blue-purple tones found in certain gemstones like amethyst and sapphire. This color is often used in interior design to create a soothing atmosphere in bedrooms and meditation spaces.

Tints and Shades of #6c769b HEX color (Velvet Morning)

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 #6c769b, 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
• #DADDE6
• #B6BBCD
• #9198B4
• #6c769b
• #515974
• #363B4E
• #1B1E27
• #000000

Tones of Velvet Morning (#6c769b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6c769b, #747a90 is the less saturated color, while #6c769b is the most saturated one.

• #747a90
• #727993
• #707896
• #6e7798
• #6c769b
• #424348
• #37393f
• #2d2e36
• #22242c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6c769b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6c769b; }

.text {color:#6c769b;}

.background {background-color:#6c769b;}

.border {border:1px solid #6c769b;}