1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Storm Warning

Color Storm Warning gray (#696863):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Storm Warning gray (#696863):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Storm Warning / #696863

The HTML HEX code is #696863. The corresponding color name is "Storm Warning". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 105%, Green (G): 104%, Blue (B): 99%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):6%, Black (K): 59%. In the HSL color space, #696863 has a hue of 50°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 40%. The HSV representation is 50° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 41% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 44, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 13, Y: 14, Z: 14. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4068, U (chrominance) = -0.0091, and V (chrominance) = 0.0044.

The decimal value of the color is 6908003. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9C9B96 for a 20% lighter version and #353431 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #696863, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6036 Kelvin (6036K).

The approximate wavelength of #696863 is around 600.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Storm Warning (Hex: #696863): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Storm Warning (#696863) is a dark, deep shade that resembles the somber atmosphere before a heavy storm. This color evokes feelings of anticipation and caution, similar to the heavy clouds gathering before a thunderstorm. It also shares similarities with dark, looming mountains or the dense foliage of a forest during twilight. The color Storm Warning can also be compared to the rich, charred bark of a smoldering fire or the muted tones of a rocky shoreline pounded by crashing waves. Its depth and intensity make it a perfect choice for conveying a sense of mystery or foreboding in design and imagery.

Tints and Shades of #696863 HEX color (Storm Warning)

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 #696863, 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
• #DAD9D8
• #B4B4B1
• #8F8E8A
• #696863
• #4F4E4A
• #353432
• #1A1A19
• #000000

Tones of Storm Warning (#696863 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #696863, #72726f is the less saturated color, while #696863 is the most saturated one.

• #72726f
• #706f6c
• #6e6d69
• #6b6a66
• #696863
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #696863;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #696863; }

.text {color:#696863;}

.background {background-color:#696863;}

.border {border:1px solid #696863;}