1. grays
2. light-muteds
3. Paternoster

Color Paternoster gray (#c7c7c6):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Paternoster gray (#c7c7c6):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
light-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Paternoster / #c7c7c6

The HTML HEX code is #c7c7c6. The corresponding color name is "Paternoster". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 199%, Green (G): 199%, Blue (B): 198%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 22%. In the HSL color space, #c7c7c6 has a hue of 60°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 78%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 78% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 80, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 54, Y: 57, Z: 62. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7799, U (chrominance) = -0.0017, and V (chrominance) = 0.0004.

The decimal value of the color is 13092806. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FAFAFA for a 20% lighter version and #959593 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c7c7c6, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6456 Kelvin (6456K).

The approximate wavelength of #c7c7c6 is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Paternoster (Hex: #c7c7c6): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#c7c7c6, also known as Paternoster, is a cool, neutral color that resembles the silver hue of weathered sea pebbles scattered along the shore. Its subtle gray undertone evokes a sense of tranquility and timelessness, reminiscent of the soft, smooth touch of patinated driftwood. In interior design, this color can be used to create a sophisticated and calming atmosphere, resembling the muted reflections found in a fog-blanketed forest. Its versatility allows it to complement various other hues, such as blues and greens, to evoke natural landscapes or oceanic vistas.

Tints and Shades of #c7c7c6 HEX color (Paternoster)

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 #c7c7c6, 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
• #F1F1F1
• #E3E3E3
• #D5D5D4
• #c7c7c6
• #959595
• #646463
• #323232
• #000000

Tones of Paternoster (#c7c7c6 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c7c7c6, #ababaa is the less saturated color, while #c7c7c6 is the most saturated one.

• #ababaa
• #b2b2b1
• #b9b9b8
• #c0c0bf
• #c7c7c6
• #6d6d6d
• #6a6a6a
• #676766
• #646463

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c7c7c6;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c7c7c6; }

.text {color:#c7c7c6;}

.background {background-color:#c7c7c6;}

.border {border:1px solid #c7c7c6;}