1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Granite Grey

Color Granite Grey gray (#6b6869):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Granite Grey gray (#6b6869):
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 Granite Grey / #6b6869

The HTML HEX code is #6b6869. The corresponding color name is "Granite Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 107%, Green (G): 104%, Blue (B): 105%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 58%. In the HSL color space, #6b6869 has a hue of 340°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 41%. The HSV representation is 340° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 42% 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) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 14, Y: 14, Z: 15. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4118, U (chrominance) = -0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0068.

The decimal value of the color is 7039081. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9D9B9B for a 20% lighter version and #363535 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6b6869, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6359 Kelvin (6359K).

The approximate wavelength of #6b6869 is around 610.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Granite Grey (Hex: #6b6869): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Granite Grey (#6b6869) is reminiscent of weathered stone and evokes a sense of strength and timelessness. This color resembles the textured surface of granite, revealing deep charcoal and grey tones. It reflects the rugged appearance of rocky mountain ranges and the sturdy foundations of ancient castles. Similarly, Granite Grey can also be found in natural elements such as pebbles on a riverbed or the ash of a smoldering fire. Its neutral and versatile nature makes it a popular choice for interior design, providing a sophisticated and calming ambiance to spaces.

Tints and Shades of #6b6869 HEX color (Granite Grey)

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 #6b6869, 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
• #DAD9DA
• #B5B4B4
• #908E8F
• #6b6869
• #504E4F
• #363435
• #1B1A1A
• #000000

Tones of Granite Grey (#6b6869 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6b6869, #737272 is the less saturated color, while #6b6869 is the most saturated one.

• #737272
• #716f70
• #6f6d6e
• #6d6a6b
• #6b6869
• #363535
• #292929
• #1d1c1c
• #101010

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6b6869;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6b6869; }

.text {color:#6b6869;}

.background {background-color:#6b6869;}

.border {border:1px solid #6b6869;}