1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Ocean Swell

Color Ocean Swell gray (#727c7e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Ocean Swell gray (#727c7e):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Ocean Swell / #727c7e

The HTML HEX code is #727c7e. The corresponding color name is "Ocean Swell". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 114%, Green (G): 124%, Blue (B): 126%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 10%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 51%. In the HSL color space, #727c7e has a hue of 190°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 190° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 49% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 18, Y: 19, Z: 23. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4754, U (chrominance) = 0.0092, and V (chrominance) = -0.0249.

The decimal value of the color is 7502974. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #A7AEAF for a 20% lighter version and #414748 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #727c7e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7359 Kelvin (7359K).

The approximate wavelength of #727c7e is around 495.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Ocean Swell (Hex: #727c7e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #727c7e, also known as Ocean Swell, resembles the calm and serene depths of an ocean wave. Its cool, muted blueish-gray tone evokes a sense of tranquility and peacefulness, similar to the quiet stillness of the deep sea. This color can be associated with natural elements such as a serene ocean horizon, a misty mountain range, or even a cloudy sky during dusk. Its versatile nature allows it to blend seamlessly with various design styles, making it an ideal choice for creating soothing and elegant visual compositions.

Tints and Shades of #727c7e HEX color (Ocean Swell)

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 #727c7e, 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
• #DCDEDF
• #B9BEBF
• #959D9E
• #727c7e
• #565D5F
• #393E3F
• #1D1F20
• #000000

Tones of Ocean Swell (#727c7e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #727c7e, #787e7f is the less saturated color, while #727c7e is the most saturated one.

• #787e7f
• #767d7f
• #757d7e
• #737c7e
• #727c7e
• #3d3f3f
• #323434
• #272929
• #1c1e1e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #727c7e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #727c7e; }

.text {color:#727c7e;}

.background {background-color:#727c7e;}

.border {border:1px solid #727c7e;}