1. grays
2. dark-muteds
3. Petroleum

Color Petroleum gray (#21211d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Petroleum gray (#21211d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Petroleum / #21211d

The HTML HEX code is #21211d. The corresponding color name is "Petroleum". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 33%, Green (G): 33%, Blue (B): 29%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):12%, Black (K): 87%. In the HSL color space, #21211d has a hue of 60°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 12%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 13% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 13, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 1, Y: 1, Z: 1. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1276, U (chrominance) = -0.0068, and V (chrominance) = 0.0016.

The decimal value of the color is 2171165. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #56564D for a 20% lighter version and #000000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #21211d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5768 Kelvin (5768K).

The approximate wavelength of #21211d is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Petroleum (Hex: #21211d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Petroleum, represented by the hex color #21211d, resembles the rich darkness of crude oil found deep within the earth. Its similarity to this natural element is evident in its deep, blackish-brown shade, reflecting the light-absorbing properties of oil. This hue also resembles the color of thick, tar-like substances that appear in natural asphalt deposits. With its association to oil and tar, Petroleum evokes images of industrial machinery, road construction, and raw natural resources, adding a touch of ruggedness and depth to any design or visual representation.

Tints and Shades of #21211d HEX color (Petroleum)

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 #21211d, 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
• #C8C8C7
• #90908E
• #595956
• #21211d
• #191916
• #11110F
• #080807
• #000000

Tones of Petroleum (#21211d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #21211d, #474745 is the less saturated color, while #21211d is the most saturated one.

• #474745
• #3e3e3b
• #343431
• #2b2b27
• #21211d
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #21211d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #21211d; }

.text {color:#21211d;}

.background {background-color:#21211d;}

.border {border:1px solid #21211d;}