1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dull

Color Dull gray (#727171):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dull gray (#727171):
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 Dull / #727171

The HTML HEX code is #727171. The corresponding color name is "Dull". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 114%, Green (G): 113%, Blue (B): 113%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 55%. In the HSL color space, #727171 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 45%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 45% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 16, Y: 17, Z: 18. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4443, U (chrominance) = -0.0006, and V (chrominance) = 0.0024.

The decimal value of the color is 7500145. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #A6A6A6 for a 20% lighter version and #404040 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #727171, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6433 Kelvin (6433K).

The approximate wavelength of #727171 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dull (Hex: #727171): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#727171, also known as Dull, is reminiscent of aged silverware that has lost its original shine. Its similarity to natural elements can be seen in weathered rocks that have been eroded by wind and water, creating a worn and matte texture. Dull also evokes the appearance of tarnished bronze sculptures, where the surface has acquired a patina over time, giving it a subdued and muted tone. This color can be found in objects such as vintage typewriters, antique leather with a weathered finish, or even faded black and white photographs.

Tints and Shades of #727171 HEX color (Dull)

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 #727171, 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
• #DCDCDC
• #B9B8B8
• #959595
• #727171
• #565555
• #393939
• #1D1C1C
• #000000

Tones of Dull (#727171 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #727171, #787777 is the less saturated color, while #727171 is the most saturated one.

• #787777
• #767676
• #757474
• #737373
• #727171
• #3a3a3a
• #2f2e2e
• #232222
• #181717

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #727171;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #727171; }

.text {color:#727171;}

.background {background-color:#727171;}

.border {border:1px solid #727171;}