1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Cordite

Color Cordite gray (#616665):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cordite gray (#616665):
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 Cordite / #616665

The HTML HEX code is #616665. The corresponding color name is "Cordite". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 97%, Green (G): 102%, Blue (B): 101%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 5%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 60%. In the HSL color space, #616665 has a hue of 168°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 168° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 40% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 43, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 13, Z: 14. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3937, U (chrominance) = 0.0012, and V (chrominance) = -0.0117.

The decimal value of the color is 6383205. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #939A98 for a 20% lighter version and #2F3231 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #616665, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6805 Kelvin (6805K).

The approximate wavelength of #616665 is around 506.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cordite (Hex: #616665): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Cordite (#616665) resembles the charred remains of a smoldering fire, evoking a sense of burnt wood and ashes. Its deep grayish-brown shade is reminiscent of the aftermath of a forest fire or the scorched earth after a volcanic eruption. This hue also shares similarities with the rugged texture of weathered rocks and the worn surface of ancient tree bark. Cordites earthy tones bring to mind the tranquility of a secluded woodland, where the natural elements blend harmoniously with the surrounding environment.

Tints and Shades of #616665 HEX color (Cordite)

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 #616665, 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
• #D8D9D9
• #B0B3B2
• #898C8C
• #616665
• #494D4C
• #313333
• #181A19
• #000000

Tones of Cordite (#616665 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #616665, #6d7070 is the less saturated color, while #616665 is the most saturated one.

• #6d7070
• #6a6e6d
• #676b6a
• #646968
• #616665
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #616665;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #616665; }

.text {color:#616665;}

.background {background-color:#616665;}

.border {border:1px solid #616665;}