1. grays
2. dark-muteds
3. Lead

Color Lead gray (#212121):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Lead gray (#212121):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Lead / #212121

The HTML HEX code is #212121. The corresponding color name is "Lead". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 33%, Green (G): 33%, Blue (B): 33%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 87%. In the HSL color space, #212121 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 13%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 13% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 13, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 1, Y: 2, Z: 2. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1294, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 2171169. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #545454 for a 20% lighter version and #000000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #212121, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #212121 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Lead (Hex: #212121): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #212121, also known as Lead, shares similarities with various natural elements and common objects. It resembles the color of stormy clouds, slate rocks, and charcoal. Additionally, it can be compared to dark shadows cast by towering trees in a forest or the deep hues found in volcanic ash. This color evokes a sense of darkness, sophistication, and strength, making it suitable for portraying elegance in design or expressing a somber atmosphere in artistic representations.

Tints and Shades of #212121 HEX color (Lead)

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 #212121, 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
• #C8C8C8
• #909090
• #595959
• #212121
• #191919
• #111111
• #080808
• #000000

Tones of Lead (#212121 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #212121, #474747 is the less saturated color, while #212121 is the most saturated one.

• #474747
• #3e3e3e
• #343434
• #2b2b2b
• #212121
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #212121;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #212121; }

.text {color:#212121;}

.background {background-color:#212121;}

.border {border:1px solid #212121;}