1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Molten Lead

Color Molten Lead gray (#686a69):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Molten Lead gray (#686a69):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Molten Lead / #686a69

The HTML HEX code is #686a69. The corresponding color name is "Molten Lead". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 104%, Green (G): 106%, Blue (B): 105%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 58%. In the HSL color space, #686a69 has a hue of 150°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 41%. The HSV representation is 150° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 42% 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) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 13, Y: 14, Z: 15. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4129, U (chrominance) = -0.0006, and V (chrominance) = -0.0044.

The decimal value of the color is 6842985. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9B9D9C for a 20% lighter version and #353636 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #686a69, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6569 Kelvin (6569K).

The approximate wavelength of #686a69 is around 515.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Molten Lead (Hex: #686a69): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #686a69, also known as Molten Lead, resembles the cool metallic hues of a recently cooled lava flow. It shares similarities with the raw, natural elements found in volcanic landscapes. This color evokes the rugged texture and smoky ambiance of volcanic rocks and ash. The molten lead shade can be compared to the darkened metallic surface of aged iron or the subtle reflections on a polished steel cylinder. Its cool undertones and muted elegance make it a versatile choice for industries such as technology, automotive, or interior design.

Tints and Shades of #686a69 HEX color (Molten Lead)

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 #686a69, 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
• #D9DADA
• #B4B5B4
• #8E8F8F
• #686a69
• #4E504F
• #343535
• #1A1B1A
• #000000

Tones of Molten Lead (#686a69 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #686a69, #727372 is the less saturated color, while #686a69 is the most saturated one.

• #727372
• #6f7170
• #6d6e6e
• #6a6c6b
• #686a69
• #353535
• #292929
• #1c1c1c
• #101010

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #686a69;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #686a69; }

.text {color:#686a69;}

.background {background-color:#686a69;}

.border {border:1px solid #686a69;}