1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Wood Charcoal

Color Wood Charcoal gray (#464646):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Wood Charcoal gray (#464646):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Wood Charcoal / #464646

The HTML HEX code is #464646. The corresponding color name is "Wood Charcoal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 70%, Green (G): 70%, Blue (B): 70%. 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): 73%. In the HSL color space, #464646 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 27%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 27% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 30, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 6, Y: 6, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2745, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 4605510. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #787878 for a 20% lighter version and #121212 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #464646, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #464646 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Wood Charcoal (Hex: #464646): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Wood Charcoal (#464646) bears a resemblance to the rich essence of charred wood, reminiscent of a bonfires smoldering embers under a moonlit sky. The color embodies the deep, earthy tones found in aged tree trunks and the mystical ambiance of dense forests. It exudes natural warmth and rugged elegance, similar to the shadowy texture of volcanic rocks, adding depth and character to any design. Wood Charcoal creates a grounding effect, conveying strength and stability, much like the sturdy branches of ancient oaks or the solid structure of a towering mountain range.

Tints and Shades of #464646 HEX color (Wood Charcoal)

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 #464646, 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
• #D1D1D1
• #A3A3A3
• #747474
• #464646
• #353535
• #232323
• #121212
• #000000

Tones of Wood Charcoal (#464646 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #464646, #5d5d5d is the less saturated color, while #464646 is the most saturated one.

• #5d5d5d
• #575757
• #525252
• #4c4c4c
• #464646
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #464646;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #464646; }

.text {color:#464646;}

.background {background-color:#464646;}

.border {border:1px solid #464646;}