1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Double Duty

Color Double Duty gray (#686858):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Double Duty gray (#686858):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Double Duty / #686858

The HTML HEX code is #686858. The corresponding color name is "Double Duty". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 104%, Green (G): 104%, Blue (B): 88%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):15%, Black (K): 59%. In the HSL color space, #686858 has a hue of 60°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 41% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 44, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 14, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4007, U (chrominance) = -0.0274, and V (chrominance) = 0.0063.

The decimal value of the color is 6842456. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9C9C8B for a 20% lighter version and #32322A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #686858, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5436 Kelvin (5436K).

The approximate wavelength of #686858 is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Double Duty (Hex: #686858): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Double Duty (#686858) is reminiscent of weathered driftwood, resembling the organic texture and color of wood exposed to the elements over time. It emulates the earthy tones found in nature, resembling the rugged bark of an aged tree trunk or the weathered stones lining a riverbank. This color also evokes the muted shades often seen in natural landscapes during twilight, creating a sense of calm and tranquility.

Tints and Shades of #686858 HEX color (Double Duty)

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 #686858, 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
• #D9D9D5
• #B4B4AC
• #8E8E82
• #686858
• #4E4E42
• #34342C
• #1A1A16
• #000000

Tones of Double Duty (#686858 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #686858, #727268 is the less saturated color, while #686858 is the most saturated one.

• #727268
• #6f6f64
• #6d6d60
• #6a6a5c
• #686858
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #686858;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #686858; }

.text {color:#686858;}

.background {background-color:#686858;}

.border {border:1px solid #686858;}