1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. English Forest

Color English Forest gray (#606256):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to English Forest gray (#606256):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about English Forest / #606256

The HTML HEX code is #606256. The corresponding color name is "English Forest". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 96%, Green (G): 98%, Blue (B): 86%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):12%, Black (K): 62%. In the HSL color space, #606256 has a hue of 70°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 36%. The HSV representation is 70° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 38% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 7. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 12, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3766, U (chrominance) = -0.0194, and V (chrominance) = -0.0001.

The decimal value of the color is 6316630. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #949787 for a 20% lighter version and #2B2C26 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #606256, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5741 Kelvin (5741K).

The approximate wavelength of #606256 is around 571.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of English Forest (Hex: #606256): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #606256, also known as English Forest, resembles the rich tones of a moss-covered woodland floor. This shade evokes a sense of tranquility and serenity, with its deep earthy tones mirroring the natural elements of a dense forest. The color can be likened to the lush foliage and gnarled tree trunks found in an ancient English woodland, creating a harmonious and calming ambiance. In terms of common objects, this color could be compared to the color of aged wood furniture or the textured surface of moss-covered rocks.

Tints and Shades of #606256 HEX color (English Forest)

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 #606256, 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
• #D7D8D5
• #B0B1AB
• #888980
• #606256
• #484A41
• #30312B
• #181916
• #000000

Tones of English Forest (#606256 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #606256, #6d6e67 is the less saturated color, while #606256 is the most saturated one.

• #6d6e67
• #6a6b63
• #66685e
• #63655a
• #606256
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #606256;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #606256; }

.text {color:#606256;}

.background {background-color:#606256;}

.border {border:1px solid #606256;}