1. grays
2. light-muteds
3. Athens Grey

Color Athens Grey gray (#dcdddd):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Athens Grey gray (#dcdddd):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
light-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
light-toned

Shade:
light

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Athens Grey / #dcdddd

The HTML HEX code is #dcdddd. The corresponding color name is "Athens Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 220%, Green (G): 221%, Blue (B): 221%. 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): 13%. In the HSL color space, #dcdddd has a hue of 180°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 86%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 87% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 88, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 68, Y: 72, Z: 79. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.8655, U (chrominance) = 0.0006, and V (chrominance) = -0.0024.

The decimal value of the color is 14474717. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FFFFFF for a 20% lighter version and #A7A9A9 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #dcdddd, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6543 Kelvin (6543K).

The approximate wavelength of #dcdddd is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Athens Grey (Hex: #dcdddd): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Athens Grey (#dcdddd) resembles the color of mist-covered pebbles found along a serene riverbank. This tint evokes a sense of tranquility and serenity, similar to snowflakes gently falling on a silent winter night. It shares similarities with the softness of feathers and the subtle hue of dove wings. Athens Grey can also be compared to the color of limestone cliffs, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any palette.

Tints and Shades of #dcdddd HEX color (Athens Grey)

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 #dcdddd, 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
• #F6F7F7
• #EEEEEE
• #E5E6E6
• #dcdddd
• #A5A6A6
• #6E6F6F
• #373737
• #000000

Tones of Athens Grey (#dcdddd HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #dcdddd, #b7b8b8 is the less saturated color, while #dcdddd is the most saturated one.

• #b7b8b8
• #c0c1c1
• #cacaca
• #d3d4d4
• #dcdddd
• #797b7b
• #787a7a
• #777a7a
• #767979

HTML Usage Examples

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

p { color: #dcdddd; }

.text {color:#dcdddd;}

.background {background-color:#dcdddd;}

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