1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Volcanic Sand

Color Volcanic Sand gray (#404048):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Volcanic Sand gray (#404048):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Volcanic Sand / #404048

The HTML HEX code is #404048. The corresponding color name is "Volcanic Sand". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 64%, Green (G): 64%, Blue (B): 72%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 11%, Magenta (M): 11%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 72%. In the HSL color space, #404048 has a hue of 240°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 27%. The HSV representation is 240° for hue, 11% for saturation, and 28% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 27, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 5, Y: 5, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2546, U (chrominance) = 0.0137, and V (chrominance) = -0.0031.

The decimal value of the color is 4210760. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #71717F for a 20% lighter version and #111113 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #404048, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7847 Kelvin (7847K).

The approximate wavelength of #404048 is around 470.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Volcanic Sand (Hex: #404048): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Volcanic Sand (#404048) resembles the dark, gritty texture of volcanic ash and cinders. Its deep greyish-brown shade mimics the desolate landscapes of volcanic regions, like the ash-covered slopes of Mount St. Helens or the lava fields of Hawaiis Big Island. This color evokes the ruggedness and raw power of nature, reminding us of the immense forces at work beneath the Earths surface. Just as volcanic eruptions shape the land, the intensity of Volcanic Sand adds a dramatic element to designs and conveys a sense of intrigue, strength, and resilience.

Tints and Shades of #404048 HEX color (Volcanic Sand)

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 #404048, 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
• #CFCFD1
• #A0A0A4
• #707076
• #404048
• #303036
• #202024
• #101012
• #000000

Tones of Volcanic Sand (#404048 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #404048, #5a5a5e is the less saturated color, while #404048 is the most saturated one.

• #5a5a5e
• #535359
• #4d4d53
• #46464e
• #404048
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #404048;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #404048; }

.text {color:#404048;}

.background {background-color:#404048;}

.border {border:1px solid #404048;}