1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Mauve Mystery

Color Mauve Mystery gray (#685c61):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Mauve Mystery gray (#685c61):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Mauve Mystery / #685c61

The HTML HEX code is #685c61. The corresponding color name is "Mauve Mystery". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 104%, Green (G): 92%, Blue (B): 97%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):7%, Black (K): 59%. In the HSL color space, #685c61 has a hue of 335°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 335° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 41% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 40, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 11, Z: 13. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3771, U (chrominance) = 0.0016, and V (chrominance) = 0.0270.

The decimal value of the color is 6839393. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9A8D93 for a 20% lighter version and #312B2D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #685c61, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5931 Kelvin (5931K).

The approximate wavelength of #685c61 is around 587.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Mauve Mystery (Hex: #685c61): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Mauve Mystery (#685c61) is a dusky, muted shade that evokes a sense of elegance and intrigue. Similar to the ancient stones found in mysterious ruins, this color carries an air of enigmatic depth. It also brings to mind twilight skies, where shades of mauve merge seamlessly with the fading sun. With its unique blend of purple and gray undertones, Mauve Mystery adds a touch of sophistication to any design or decor, invoking a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Tints and Shades of #685c61 HEX color (Mauve Mystery)

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 #685c61, 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
• #D9D6D8
• #B4AEB0
• #8E8589
• #685c61
• #4E4549
• #342E31
• #1A1718
• #000000

Tones of Mauve Mystery (#685c61 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #685c61, #726a6d is the less saturated color, while #685c61 is the most saturated one.

• #726a6d
• #6f676a
• #6d6367
• #6a6064
• #685c61
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #685c61;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #685c61; }

.text {color:#685c61;}

.background {background-color:#685c61;}

.border {border:1px solid #685c61;}