1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Sirocco

Color Sirocco gray (#68766e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sirocco gray (#68766e):
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 Sirocco / #68766e

The HTML HEX code is #68766e. The corresponding color name is "Sirocco". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 104%, Green (G): 118%, Blue (B): 110%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 12%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):7%, Black (K): 54%. In the HSL color space, #68766e has a hue of 146°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 44%. The HSV representation is 146° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 46% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = -7, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 15, Y: 17, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4428, U (chrominance) = -0.0056, and V (chrominance) = -0.0306.

The decimal value of the color is 6846062. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9EA9A2 for a 20% lighter version and #3A413D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #68766e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6804 Kelvin (6804K).

The approximate wavelength of #68766e is around 517.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sirocco (Hex: #68766e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #68766e, also known as Sirocco, resembles the dusty greenish-gray hue of dried moss found on forest floors. This color bears similarities to the dense foliage-covered ground, creating a tranquil and earthy atmosphere. Sirocco can evoke imagery of serene woodland scenes, where sunlight barely filters through the trees, casting a muted hue over fallen leaves and decaying branches. It echoes the harmony of nature and brings to mind the peacefulness of a secluded forest retreat or a leisurely walk along a mossy trail.

Tints and Shades of #68766e HEX color (Sirocco)

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 #68766e, 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
• #D9DDDB
• #B4BBB7
• #8E9892
• #68766e
• #4E5953
• #343B37
• #1A1E1C
• #000000

Tones of Sirocco (#68766e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #68766e, #727a75 is the less saturated color, while #68766e is the most saturated one.

• #727a75
• #6f7973
• #6d7872
• #6a7770
• #68766e
• #383939
• #2c2d2d
• #202221
• #141615

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #68766e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #68766e; }

.text {color:#68766e;}

.background {background-color:#68766e;}

.border {border:1px solid #68766e;}