1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Chimera

Color Chimera gray (#74626d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Chimera gray (#74626d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Chimera / #74626d

The HTML HEX code is #74626d. The corresponding color name is "Chimera". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 116%, Green (G): 98%, Blue (B): 109%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 16%, Yellow (Y):6%, Black (K): 55%. In the HSL color space, #74626d has a hue of 323°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 42%. The HSV representation is 323° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 45% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 44, a* (green to red) = 9, and b* (blue to yellow) = -4. The XYZ representation is X: 14, Y: 14, Z: 16. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4103, U (chrominance) = 0.0084, and V (chrominance) = 0.0391.

The decimal value of the color is 7627373. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #A696A0 for a 20% lighter version and #3D3439 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #74626d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5980 Kelvin (5980K).

The approximate wavelength of #74626d is around 533.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Chimera (Hex: #74626d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #74626d, also known as Chimera, resembles the soft hues of dusky lavender at twilight. Its delicate blend of muted purple and gray evokes a sense of serenity and enchantment. This unique color can be compared to the velvety petals of a rare orchid, the ethereal mist that hovers over a tranquil lake, or the faded elegance of vintage silk. Chimera is a versatile shade that brings a touch of sophistication to any design, making it an ideal choice for fashion, interior decor, or branding projects that aim to exude grace and mystery.

Tints and Shades of #74626d HEX color (Chimera)

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 #74626d, 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
• #DCD8DB
• #BAB1B6
• #978992
• #74626d
• #574A52
• #3A3137
• #1D191B
• #000000

Tones of Chimera (#74626d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #74626d, #796e75 is the less saturated color, while #74626d is the most saturated one.

• #796e75
• #786b73
• #766871
• #75656f
• #74626d
• #363636
• #2a2a2a
• #1e1e1e
• #111111

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #74626d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #74626d; }

.text {color:#74626d;}

.background {background-color:#74626d;}

.border {border:1px solid #74626d;}