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

Color Black Marlin gray (#383740):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Black Marlin gray (#383740):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Black Marlin / #383740

The HTML HEX code is #383740. The corresponding color name is "Black Marlin". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 56%, Green (G): 55%, Blue (B): 64%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 13%, Magenta (M): 14%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 75%. In the HSL color space, #383740 has a hue of 247°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 23%. The HSV representation is 247° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 25% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 23, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 4, Y: 4, Z: 5. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2209, U (chrominance) = 0.0148, and V (chrominance) = -0.0011.

The decimal value of the color is 3684160. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #676576 for a 20% lighter version and #070708 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #383740, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8145 Kelvin (8145K).

The approximate wavelength of #383740 is around 465.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Black Marlin (Hex: #383740): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #383740, commonly known as Black Marlin, resembles the dark, sleek appearance of a midnight sky. This rich shade of black has the same depth as the oceans abyss, evoking a sense of mystery and elegance. It shares similarities with a well-tailored tuxedo, exuding sophistication and refinement. In nature, it can be compared to the subtle sheen of obsidian or the velvety petals of a black rose. Embodying a timeless allure, Black Marlin is a versatile color that adds depth and drama to any design or space.

Tints and Shades of #383740 HEX color (Black Marlin)

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 #383740, 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
• #CDCDCF
• #9C9BA0
• #6A6970
• #383740
• #2A2930
• #1C1C20
• #0E0E10
• #000000

Tones of Black Marlin (#383740 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #383740, #55545a is the less saturated color, while #383740 is the most saturated one.

• #55545a
• #4e4d53
• #46464d
• #3f3e46
• #383740
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #383740;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #383740; }

.text {color:#383740;}

.background {background-color:#383740;}

.border {border:1px solid #383740;}