1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Bessie

Color Bessie gray (#685e5b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Bessie gray (#685e5b):
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 Bessie / #685e5b

The HTML HEX code is #685e5b. The corresponding color name is "Bessie". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 104%, Green (G): 94%, Blue (B): 91%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 10%, Yellow (Y):12%, Black (K): 59%. In the HSL color space, #685e5b has a hue of 14°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 14° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 41% 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) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 12, Z: 12. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3790, U (chrominance) = -0.0109, and V (chrominance) = 0.0253.

The decimal value of the color is 6839899. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9B908C for a 20% lighter version and #312C2B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #685e5b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5481 Kelvin (5481K).

The approximate wavelength of #685e5b is around 672.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Bessie (Hex: #685e5b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #685e5b, also known as Bessie, resembles the earthy tones of freshly tilled soil. This warm, sepia-like shade brings to mind the rich and fertile ground of a bountiful garden. It exudes a sense of stability and reliability, similar to the dependable soil that sustains plant life. Bessie evokes feelings of grounding and connection to nature, making it a perfect choice for brands related to gardening, sustainable agriculture, or natural products. It can also be used effectively to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in home décor or interior design.

Tints and Shades of #685e5b HEX color (Bessie)

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 #685e5b, 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
• #D9D7D6
• #B4AFAD
• #8E8684
• #685e5b
• #4E4744
• #342F2E
• #1A1817
• #000000

Tones of Bessie (#685e5b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #685e5b, #726c6a is the less saturated color, while #685e5b is the most saturated one.

• #726c6a
• #6f6866
• #6d6562
• #6a615f
• #685e5b
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #685e5b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #685e5b; }

.text {color:#685e5b;}

.background {background-color:#685e5b;}

.border {border:1px solid #685e5b;}