1. grays
2. dark-muteds
3. Graphite Black

Color Graphite Black gray (#262a2b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Graphite Black gray (#262a2b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Graphite Black / #262a2b

The HTML HEX code is #262a2b. The corresponding color name is "Graphite Black". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 38%, Green (G): 42%, Blue (B): 43%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 12%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 83%. In the HSL color space, #262a2b has a hue of 192°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 16%. The HSV representation is 192° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 17% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 17, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 2, Y: 2, Z: 3. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1605, U (chrominance) = 0.0040, and V (chrominance) = -0.0100.

The decimal value of the color is 2501163. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #565F61 for a 20% lighter version and #000000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #262a2b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7392 Kelvin (7392K).

The approximate wavelength of #262a2b is around 494.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Graphite Black (Hex: #262a2b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Graphite Black (#262a2b) is reminiscent of the dark, sleek surface of obsidian, a smooth volcanic glass. It shares the deep hues of a starless night sky, where the absence of light accentuates its understated elegance. Much like the shadowy fur of a black panther, this color exudes a sense of power and mystique. It is also akin to the rich texture of polished slate, evoking a feeling of durability and strength. The dark, smoky nature of Graphite Black is a versatile choice for conveying both sophistication and mystery.

Tints and Shades of #262a2b HEX color (Graphite Black)

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 #262a2b, 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
• #C9CACA
• #939595
• #5C5F60
• #262a2b
• #1D2020
• #131516
• #0A0B0B
• #000000

Tones of Graphite Black (#262a2b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #262a2b, #4a4c4d is the less saturated color, while #262a2b is the most saturated one.

• #4a4c4d
• #414445
• #383b3c
• #2f3334
• #262a2b
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #262a2b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #262a2b; }

.text {color:#262a2b;}

.background {background-color:#262a2b;}

.border {border:1px solid #262a2b;}