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

Color Storm Grey gray (#717486):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Storm Grey gray (#717486):
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 Storm Grey / #717486

The HTML HEX code is #717486. The corresponding color name is "Storm Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 113%, Green (G): 116%, Blue (B): 134%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 16%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 47%. In the HSL color space, #717486 has a hue of 231°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 231° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 53% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 49, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -10. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 18, Z: 25. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4594, U (chrominance) = 0.0325, and V (chrominance) = -0.0143.

The decimal value of the color is 7435398. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #A6A8B5 for a 20% lighter version and #41434E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #717486, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8826 Kelvin (8826K).

The approximate wavelength of #717486 is around 474.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Storm Grey (Hex: #717486): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Storm Grey (#717486) resembles the color of dark and gloomy clouds before a heavy rain shower. The hue is similar to the leaden skies that can be seen during stormy weather, exuding a sense of mystery and foreboding. It also shares similarities with the color of wet asphalt, reflecting the somber and subdued atmosphere it creates. In terms of objects, Storm Grey can be likened to the color of a classic charcoal suit or the feathers of a majestic grey heron, showcasing its sophistication and elegance.

Tints and Shades of #717486 HEX color (Storm 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 #717486, 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
• #DCDCE1
• #B8BAC3
• #9597A4
• #717486
• #555765
• #393A43
• #1C1D22
• #000000

Tones of Storm Grey (#717486 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #717486, #777984 is the less saturated color, while #717486 is the most saturated one.

• #777984
• #767884
• #747685
• #737585
• #717486
• #3f3f41
• #343437
• #2a2a2c
• #1f1f22

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #717486;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #717486; }

.text {color:#717486;}

.background {background-color:#717486;}

.border {border:1px solid #717486;}