1. blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Bureaucracy

Color Bureaucracy blue (#746c8f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Bureaucracy blue (#746c8f):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Bureaucracy / #746c8f

The HTML HEX code is #746c8f. The corresponding color name is "Bureaucracy". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 116%, Green (G): 108%, Blue (B): 143%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 19%, Magenta (M): 24%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 44%. In the HSL color space, #746c8f has a hue of 254°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 49%. The HSV representation is 254° for hue, 24% for saturation, and 56% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = 11, and b* (blue to yellow) = -18. The XYZ representation is X: 18, Y: 16, Z: 28. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4486, U (chrominance) = 0.0552, and V (chrominance) = 0.0056.

The decimal value of the color is 7629967. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #AAA5BB for a 20% lighter version and #444054 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #746c8f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 11458 Kelvin (11458K).

The approximate wavelength of #746c8f is around 460.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Bureaucracy (Hex: #746c8f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color #746c8f, named Bureaucracy, resembles the dusky hue of the evening sky, just before twilight sets in. Its deep purple undertones evoke a sense of calm and sophistication, reminiscent of a velvety plum. This color can be likened to the smooth surface of a polished amethyst gemstone or the velveteen petals of a pansy flower. Bureaucracy encapsulates a serene ambiance akin to a scenic mountain range blanketed with lavender-tinted mist. It bespeaks elegance and refinement, making it a popular choice for high-end luxury brands seeking to create an air of mystique and exclusivity.

Tints and Shades of #746c8f HEX color (Bureaucracy)

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 #746c8f, 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
• #DCDAE3
• #BAB6C7
• #9791AB
• #746c8f
• #57516B
• #3A3648
• #1D1B24
• #000000

Tones of Bureaucracy (#746c8f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #746c8f, #797489 is the less saturated color, while #746c8f is the most saturated one.

• #797489
• #78728b
• #76708c
• #756e8e
• #746c8f
• #403f43
• #363439
• #2b2a2f
• #211f25

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #746c8f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #746c8f; }

.text {color:#746c8f;}

.background {background-color:#746c8f;}

.border {border:1px solid #746c8f;}