1. grays
2. dark-muteds
3. Obsidian Stone

Color Obsidian Stone gray (#3c3f40):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Obsidian Stone gray (#3c3f40):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Obsidian Stone / #3c3f40

The HTML HEX code is #3c3f40. The corresponding color name is "Obsidian Stone". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 60%, Green (G): 63%, Blue (B): 64%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 75%. In the HSL color space, #3c3f40 has a hue of 195°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 24%. The HSV representation is 195° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 25% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 26, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 5, Y: 5, Z: 6. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2440, U (chrominance) = 0.0034, and V (chrominance) = -0.0076.

The decimal value of the color is 3948352. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #6D7274 for a 20% lighter version and #0A0A0B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #3c3f40, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7013 Kelvin (7013K).

The approximate wavelength of #3c3f40 is around 492.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Obsidian Stone (Hex: #3c3f40): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#3c3f40, also known as Obsidian Stone, closely resembles the dark and lustrous volcanic glass it is named after. This color captures the captivating essence of obsidian, a natural element formed from volcanic eruptions. Similar to obsidian, #3c3f40 exudes a deep and mysterious allure. Its dark shade brings to mind the glossy surface of this gem-like stone, evoking feelings of elegance, strength, and sophistication. Just as obsidian is prized for its sleek and polished appearance, this color exudes a refined and timeless appeal. It is the perfect choice to add depth and intensity to any design project.

Tints and Shades of #3c3f40 HEX color (Obsidian Stone)

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 #3c3f40, 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
• #CECFCF
• #9E9FA0
• #6D6F70
• #3c3f40
• #2D2F30
• #1E2020
• #0F1010
• #000000

Tones of Obsidian Stone (#3c3f40 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #3c3f40, #57595a is the less saturated color, while #3c3f40 is the most saturated one.

• #57595a
• #505353
• #4a4c4d
• #434646
• #3c3f40
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #3c3f40;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #3c3f40; }

.text {color:#3c3f40;}

.background {background-color:#3c3f40;}

.border {border:1px solid #3c3f40;}