1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Nouveau

Color Nouveau gray (#686f7e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Nouveau gray (#686f7e):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Nouveau / #686f7e

The HTML HEX code is #686f7e. The corresponding color name is "Nouveau". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 104%, Green (G): 111%, Blue (B): 126%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 17%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 51%. In the HSL color space, #686f7e has a hue of 221°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 45%. The HSV representation is 221° for hue, 17% for saturation, and 49% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 47, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -9. The XYZ representation is X: 15, Y: 16, Z: 22. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4338, U (chrominance) = 0.0297, and V (chrominance) = -0.0228.

The decimal value of the color is 6844286. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9DA2AF for a 20% lighter version and #393D46 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #686f7e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8903 Kelvin (8903K).

The approximate wavelength of #686f7e is around 479.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Nouveau (Hex: #686f7e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Nouveau (#686f7e) exudes a modern and sophisticated vibe. Its similarities to natural elements are evident in its resemblance to the calm evening sky just before twilight, with muted shades of blue, gray, and lavender merging seamlessly. This shade also beautifully mirrors the sleekness of a freshly painted steel door, adding a touch of elegance to any exterior. Additionally, Nouveau shares traits with the smooth pebbles found along a serene riverbank, their cool tones blending harmoniously in a peaceful oasis setting.

Tints and Shades of #686f7e HEX color (Nouveau)

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 #686f7e, 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
• #D9DBDF
• #B4B7BF
• #8E939E
• #686f7e
• #4E535F
• #34383F
• #1A1C20
• #000000

Tones of Nouveau (#686f7e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #686f7e, #72767f is the less saturated color, while #686f7e is the most saturated one.

• #72767f
• #6f747f
• #6d727e
• #6a717e
• #686f7e
• #3a3b3c
• #2f3030
• #232425
• #181919

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #686f7e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #686f7e; }

.text {color:#686f7e;}

.background {background-color:#686f7e;}

.border {border:1px solid #686f7e;}