1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Velvet Umber

Color Velvet Umber gray (#6b605a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Velvet Umber gray (#6b605a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Velvet Umber / #6b605a

The HTML HEX code is #6b605a. The corresponding color name is "Velvet Umber". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 107%, Green (G): 96%, Blue (B): 90%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 10%, Yellow (Y):16%, Black (K): 58%. In the HSL color space, #6b605a has a hue of 21°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 21° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 42% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 42, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 12, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3867, U (chrominance) = -0.0166, and V (chrominance) = 0.0289.

The decimal value of the color is 7037018. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #A0948D for a 20% lighter version and #352F2C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6b605a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5242 Kelvin (5242K).

The approximate wavelength of #6b605a is around 658.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Velvet Umber (Hex: #6b605a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Velvet Umber (#6b605a) is reminiscent of aged mahogany furniture, with its rich, warm undertones and luxurious texture. This deep, earthy color exudes a sense of vintage elegance, similar to a well-worn leather armchair in a cozy library. It evokes the essence of nature with its resemblance to the bark of a majestic oak tree, providing a sense of strength and stability. Like the soft, velvety petals of a fading rose, Velvet Umber brings a touch of romance to any setting. It pairs beautifully with other earthy tones, creating a harmonious palette inspired by the natural world.

Tints and Shades of #6b605a HEX color (Velvet Umber)

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 #6b605a, 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
• #DAD7D6
• #B5B0AD
• #908883
• #6b605a
• #504844
• #36302D
• #1B1817
• #000000

Tones of Velvet Umber (#6b605a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6b605a, #736d69 is the less saturated color, while #6b605a is the most saturated one.

• #736d69
• #716a65
• #6f6662
• #6d635e
• #6b605a
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6b605a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6b605a; }

.text {color:#6b605a;}

.background {background-color:#6b605a;}

.border {border:1px solid #6b605a;}