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

Color Charcoal Smudge gray (#60605e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Charcoal Smudge gray (#60605e):
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:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Charcoal Smudge / #60605e

The HTML HEX code is #60605e. The corresponding color name is "Charcoal Smudge". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 96%, Green (G): 96%, Blue (B): 94%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 62%. In the HSL color space, #60605e has a hue of 60°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 37%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 38% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 12, Z: 12. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3756, U (chrominance) = -0.0034, and V (chrominance) = 0.0008.

The decimal value of the color is 6316126. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #929290 for a 20% lighter version and #2C2C2B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #60605e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6324 Kelvin (6324K).

The approximate wavelength of #60605e is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Charcoal Smudge (Hex: #60605e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Charcoal Smudge (#60605e) resembles the dense smoke billowing out of a roaring bonfire. It exudes an air of mystery and intrigue, akin to the mesmerizing dance of shadows in a dimly-lit room. Like the smudge of graphite left behind by an artists pencil, this color adds depth and texture to any design. It evokes a sense of strength and resilience, reminiscent of aged stone or weathered steel. Charcoal Smudge effortlessly blends with both warm and cool tones, making it a versatile choice for creating a sophisticated and contemporary aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #60605e HEX color (Charcoal Smudge)

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 #60605e, 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
• #D7D7D7
• #B0B0AF
• #888886
• #60605e
• #484847
• #30302F
• #181818
• #000000

Tones of Charcoal Smudge (#60605e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #60605e, #6d6d6c is the less saturated color, while #60605e is the most saturated one.

• #6d6d6c
• #6a6a68
• #666665
• #636361
• #60605e
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #60605e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #60605e; }

.text {color:#60605e;}

.background {background-color:#60605e;}

.border {border:1px solid #60605e;}