1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Midnight Grey

Color Midnight Grey gray (#666a6d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Midnight Grey gray (#666a6d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Midnight Grey / #666a6d

The HTML HEX code is #666a6d. The corresponding color name is "Midnight Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 102%, Green (G): 106%, Blue (B): 109%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 57%. In the HSL color space, #666a6d has a hue of 206°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 41%. The HSV representation is 206° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 43% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 45, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 13, Y: 14, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4123, U (chrominance) = 0.0074, and V (chrominance) = -0.0108.

The decimal value of the color is 6711917. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #999C9F for a 20% lighter version and #343637 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #666a6d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7104 Kelvin (7104K).

The approximate wavelength of #666a6d is around 487.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Midnight Grey (Hex: #666a6d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Midnight Grey (#666a6d) is a dark, smoky color that resembles the evening sky just before the night takes hold. Its hue is reminiscent of shadows cast by tall buildings in a bustling metropolis, as city lights start to twinkle. This color exudes a sense of mystery and sophistication. It can be compared to asphalt on a rainy night, evoking the smooth and glossy surface reflecting the neon lights. It also shares similarities with the plumage of certain birds, such as the crow or raven, enhancing a feeling of elegance and depth.

Tints and Shades of #666a6d HEX color (Midnight Grey)

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 #666a6d, 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
• #D9DADB
• #B3B5B6
• #8C8F92
• #666a6d
• #4D5052
• #333537
• #1A1B1B
• #000000

Tones of Midnight Grey (#666a6d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #666a6d, #707375 is the less saturated color, while #666a6d is the most saturated one.

• #707375
• #6e7173
• #6b6e71
• #696c6f
• #666a6d
• #353636
• #292929
• #1c1d1d
• #101010

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #666a6d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #666a6d; }

.text {color:#666a6d;}

.background {background-color:#666a6d;}

.border {border:1px solid #666a6d;}