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

Color Charcoal Grey gray (#6e6969):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Charcoal Grey gray (#6e6969):
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 Charcoal Grey / #6e6969

The HTML HEX code is #6e6969. The corresponding color name is "Charcoal Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 110%, Green (G): 105%, Blue (B): 105%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):5%, Black (K): 57%. In the HSL color space, #6e6969 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 42%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 43% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 45, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 14, Y: 14, Z: 15. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4176, U (chrominance) = -0.0029, and V (chrominance) = 0.0121.

The decimal value of the color is 7235945. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #A09C9C for a 20% lighter version and #393737 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6e6969, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6129 Kelvin (6129K).

The approximate wavelength of #6e6969 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Charcoal Grey (Hex: #6e6969): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Charcoal Grey (#6e6969) resembles the smooth, weathered stones found along the shorelines of bustling metropolises. Its deep, neutral shade embodies the concrete jungles, blending seamlessly with the urban landscape. This color exudes an aura of sophistication and refinement, just like a sleek, modern skyscraper piercing the sky. Charcoal Grey is reminiscent of the chic elegance of a tailored charcoal suit, its gravitas commanding respect. It also echoes the charcoal-colored clouds before a powerful storm, foreshadowing intensity. Like a stealthy panther lurking in the shadows, Charcoal Grey exudes a sense of mystery and strength.

Tints and Shades of #6e6969 HEX color (Charcoal 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 #6e6969, 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
• #DBDADA
• #B7B4B4
• #928F8F
• #6e6969
• #534F4F
• #373535
• #1C1A1A
• #000000

Tones of Charcoal Grey (#6e6969 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6e6969, #757272 is the less saturated color, while #6e6969 is the most saturated one.

• #757272
• #737070
• #726e6e
• #706b6b
• #6e6969
• #373636
• #2b2a2a
• #1e1e1e
• #121111

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6e6969;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6e6969; }

.text {color:#6e6969;}

.background {background-color:#6e6969;}

.border {border:1px solid #6e6969;}