1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Backwater

Color Backwater gray (#687078):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Backwater gray (#687078):
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 Backwater / #687078

The HTML HEX code is #687078. The corresponding color name is "Backwater". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 104%, Green (G): 112%, Blue (B): 120%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 13%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 53%. In the HSL color space, #687078 has a hue of 210°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 44%. The HSV representation is 210° for hue, 13% for saturation, and 47% 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) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 15, Y: 16, Z: 20. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4334, U (chrominance) = 0.0183, and V (chrominance) = -0.0224.

The decimal value of the color is 6844536. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9DA3AA for a 20% lighter version and #393D41 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #687078, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7967 Kelvin (7967K).

The approximate wavelength of #687078 is around 485.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Backwater (Hex: #687078): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Backwater (#687078) is a dusky, slate-blue color reminiscent of the serene twilight sky just before nightfall. This intriguing hue resembles the depths of a secluded lagoon, where still waters meet the thick foliage of surrounding trees. Its rich, earthy tone evokes the cool tranquility of a hidden oasis, inviting peaceful contemplation and introspection. Just as a backwater offers respite from the bustling currents of a river, this ethereal shade can infuse a sense of calm and stability into any design or space.

Tints and Shades of #687078 HEX color (Backwater)

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 #687078, 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
• #D9DBDD
• #B4B8BC
• #8E949A
• #687078
• #4E545A
• #34383C
• #1A1C1E
• #000000

Tones of Backwater (#687078 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #687078, #72767b is the less saturated color, while #687078 is the most saturated one.

• #72767b
• #6f757a
• #6d737a
• #6a7279
• #687078
• #39393a
• #2d2d2e
• #212222
• #151617

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #687078;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #687078; }

.text {color:#687078;}

.background {background-color:#687078;}

.border {border:1px solid #687078;}