1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dark Pewter

Color Dark Pewter gray (#606865):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dark Pewter gray (#606865):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Dark Pewter / #606865

The HTML HEX code is #606865. The corresponding color name is "Dark Pewter". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 96%, Green (G): 104%, Blue (B): 101%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 8%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):3%, Black (K): 59%. In the HSL color space, #606865 has a hue of 157°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 157° for hue, 8% for saturation, and 41% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 43, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 13, Z: 14. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3971, U (chrominance) = -0.0005, and V (chrominance) = -0.0181.

The decimal value of the color is 6318181. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #929B97 for a 20% lighter version and #2F3231 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #606865, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6844 Kelvin (6844K).

The approximate wavelength of #606865 is around 511.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dark Pewter (Hex: #606865): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #606865, also known as Dark Pewter, resembles the color of storm clouds gathering on a gloomy day. Its deep, muted grayish tone evokes a sense of mystery and sophistication. This shade of pewter is reminiscent of the smooth, cool surface of polished steel or the weathered bark of an ancient tree. In interior design, Dark Pewter can create a serene and calming atmosphere, similar to the depths of a tranquil lake or the hush of a dense forest. It pairs well with other earthy tones, like moss green or slate blue, to create a harmonious natural color palette.

Tints and Shades of #606865 HEX color (Dark Pewter)

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 #606865, 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
• #D7D9D9
• #B0B4B2
• #888E8C
• #606865
• #484E4C
• #303433
• #181A19
• #000000

Tones of Dark Pewter (#606865 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #606865, #6d7270 is the less saturated color, while #606865 is the most saturated one.

• #6d7270
• #6a6f6d
• #666d6a
• #636a68
• #606865
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #606865;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #606865; }

.text {color:#606865;}

.background {background-color:#606865;}

.border {border:1px solid #606865;}