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

Color Granite Canyon gray (#6c6f78):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Granite Canyon gray (#6c6f78):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Granite Canyon / #6c6f78

The HTML HEX code is #6c6f78. The corresponding color name is "Granite Canyon". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 108%, Green (G): 111%, Blue (B): 120%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 10%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 53%. In the HSL color space, #6c6f78 has a hue of 225°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 45%. The HSV representation is 225° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 47% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 47, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 15, Y: 16, Z: 20. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4358, U (chrominance) = 0.0171, and V (chrominance) = -0.0108.

The decimal value of the color is 7106424. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #A1A4AA for a 20% lighter version and #3D3E43 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6c6f78, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7649 Kelvin (7649K).

The approximate wavelength of #6c6f78 is around 477.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Granite Canyon (Hex: #6c6f78): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Granite Canyon (#6c6f78) resembles the rugged rocks found in a canyon, showcasing a mix of gray tones. This color evokes a sense of strength and stability, similar to the enduring nature of granite formations in nature. It can be compared to the sleekness of polished granite countertops and the textured surface of boulders in a canyon. Imagine the coolness of smooth stone against your skin when envisioning Granite Canyon.

Tints and Shades of #6c6f78 HEX color (Granite Canyon)

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 #6c6f78, 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
• #DADBDD
• #B6B7BC
• #91939A
• #6c6f78
• #51535A
• #36383C
• #1B1C1E
• #000000

Tones of Granite Canyon (#6c6f78 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6c6f78, #74767b is the less saturated color, while #6c6f78 is the most saturated one.

• #74767b
• #72747a
• #70727a
• #6e7179
• #6c6f78
• #3a3a3b
• #2e2f30
• #222324
• #171819

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6c6f78;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6c6f78; }

.text {color:#6c6f78;}

.background {background-color:#6c6f78;}

.border {border:1px solid #6c6f78;}