1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Charcoal Plum

Color Charcoal Plum gray (#6a6a6f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Charcoal Plum gray (#6a6a6f):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Charcoal Plum / #6a6a6f

The HTML HEX code is #6a6a6f. The corresponding color name is "Charcoal Plum". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 106%, Green (G): 106%, Blue (B): 111%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 5%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 56%. In the HSL color space, #6a6a6f has a hue of 240°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 43%. The HSV representation is 240° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 44% 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) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 14, Y: 15, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4179, U (chrominance) = 0.0086, and V (chrominance) = -0.0020.

The decimal value of the color is 6974063. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9F9FA3 for a 20% lighter version and #39393C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6a6a6f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6975 Kelvin (6975K).

The approximate wavelength of #6a6a6f is around 470.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Charcoal Plum (Hex: #6a6a6f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #6a6a6f, also known as Charcoal Plum, resembles the cool tones of an overcast sky at dusk. This captivating shade captures the essence of a dusky twilight, blending the moody gray of charcoal and the deep purple undertones of ripe plums. Charcoal Plum evokes a sense of mystery and sophistication, similar to the depths of a dense forest on a moonlit night. Its rich yet subtle nature makes it a versatile choice, adding depth and elegance to a wide range of designs, from modern interiors to fashion-forward accessories.

Tints and Shades of #6a6a6f HEX color (Charcoal Plum)

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 #6a6a6f, 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
• #DADADB
• #B5B5B7
• #8F8F93
• #6a6a6f
• #505053
• #353538
• #1B1B1C
• #000000

Tones of Charcoal Plum (#6a6a6f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6a6a6f, #737376 is the less saturated color, while #6a6a6f is the most saturated one.

• #737376
• #717174
• #6e6e72
• #6c6c71
• #6a6a6f
• #373737
• #2b2b2b
• #1e1e1f
• #121213

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6a6a6f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6a6a6f; }

.text {color:#6a6a6f;}

.background {background-color:#6a6a6f;}

.border {border:1px solid #6a6a6f;}