1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Ploughed Earth

Color Ploughed Earth gray (#6c6459):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Ploughed Earth gray (#6c6459):
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 Ploughed Earth / #6c6459

The HTML HEX code is #6c6459. The corresponding color name is "Ploughed Earth". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 108%, Green (G): 100%, Blue (B): 89%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):18%, Black (K): 58%. In the HSL color space, #6c6459 has a hue of 35°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 35° for hue, 18% for saturation, and 42% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 43, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 7. The XYZ representation is X: 13, Y: 13, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3966, U (chrominance) = -0.0234, and V (chrominance) = 0.0236.

The decimal value of the color is 7103577. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #A1988C for a 20% lighter version and #35312C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6c6459, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5194 Kelvin (5194K).

The approximate wavelength of #6c6459 is around 630.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Ploughed Earth (Hex: #6c6459): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Ploughed Earth (#6c6459) resembles the rich, fertile soil found in vast agricultural fields. Its warm, earthy tones evoke images of freshly tilled land ready for planting crops. This color is reminiscent of the deep, nutrient-rich soil after a long day of labor, showcasing the harmony between nature and human cultivation. Ploughed Earth can also be likened to the bark of an old, majestic tree, weathered by time and marked with intricate patterns. Its natural essence and rustic charm make it an ideal choice for designs related to sustainability, agriculture, or organic products.

Tints and Shades of #6c6459 HEX color (Ploughed Earth)

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 #6c6459, 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
• #DAD8D6
• #B6B2AC
• #918B83
• #6c6459
• #514B43
• #36322D
• #1B1916
• #000000

Tones of Ploughed Earth (#6c6459 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6c6459, #746f69 is the less saturated color, while #6c6459 is the most saturated one.

• #746f69
• #726c65
• #706a61
• #6e675d
• #6c6459
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6c6459;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6c6459; }

.text {color:#6c6459;}

.background {background-color:#6c6459;}

.border {border:1px solid #6c6459;}