1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Billowing Smoke

Color Billowing Smoke gray (#6e726a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Billowing Smoke gray (#6e726a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Billowing Smoke / #6e726a

The HTML HEX code is #6e726a. The corresponding color name is "Billowing Smoke". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 110%, Green (G): 114%, Blue (B): 106%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 4%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):7%, Black (K): 55%. In the HSL color space, #6e726a has a hue of 90°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 43%. The HSV representation is 90° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 45% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 47, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 15, Y: 16, Z: 16. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4388, U (chrominance) = -0.0114, and V (chrominance) = -0.0065.

The decimal value of the color is 7238250. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #A1A49D for a 20% lighter version and #3B3D38 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6e726a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6184 Kelvin (6184K).

The approximate wavelength of #6e726a is around 555.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Billowing Smoke (Hex: #6e726a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #6e726a, named Billowing Smoke, resembles the smoky haze that lingers in the air after a crackling bonfire or the graceful wisps of smoke rising from incense sticks. This color evokes a sense of mystery and tranquility, reminiscent of a fog-covered forest or the soft shadows cast by rolling hills. Billowing Smoke is a versatile shade that can be used to create a soothing atmosphere in interior design or add a touch of sophistication to branding materials.

Tints and Shades of #6e726a HEX color (Billowing Smoke)

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 #6e726a, 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
• #DBDCDA
• #B7B9B5
• #92958F
• #6e726a
• #535650
• #373935
• #1C1D1B
• #000000

Tones of Billowing Smoke (#6e726a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6e726a, #757873 is the less saturated color, while #6e726a is the most saturated one.

• #757873
• #737671
• #72756e
• #70736c
• #6e726a
• #383838
• #2c2c2c
• #202020
• #141414

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6e726a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6e726a; }

.text {color:#6e726a;}

.background {background-color:#6e726a;}

.border {border:1px solid #6e726a;}