1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Steel Wool

Color Steel Wool gray (#767574):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Steel Wool gray (#767574):
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 Steel Wool / #767574

The HTML HEX code is #767574. The corresponding color name is "Steel Wool". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 118%, Green (G): 117%, Blue (B): 116%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 54%. In the HSL color space, #767574 has a hue of 30°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 46%. The HSV representation is 30° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 46% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 49, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 18, Z: 19. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4595, U (chrominance) = -0.0023, and V (chrominance) = 0.0028.

The decimal value of the color is 7763316. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #A9A8A7 for a 20% lighter version and #434242 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #767574, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6359 Kelvin (6359K).

The approximate wavelength of #767574 is around 640.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Steel Wool (Hex: #767574): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Steel Wool (#767574) resembles the smoky hue of burnt wood, invoking the image of a cozy campfire. It is akin to the natural grays found in pebbles and rocks, exuding a sense of strength and durability. This color can also be likened to cloudy skies before a storm, with its moody and atmospheric presence. Additionally, Steel Wool shares similarities with metallic objects such as stainless steel appliances or industrial machinery, conveying a modern and industrial aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #767574 HEX color (Steel Wool)

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 #767574, 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
• #DDDDDC
• #BBBABA
• #989897
• #767574
• #595857
• #3B3B3A
• #1E1D1D
• #000000

Tones of Steel Wool (#767574 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #767574, #7a7979 is the less saturated color, while #767574 is the most saturated one.

• #7a7979
• #797878
• #787776
• #777675
• #767574
• #3c3c3c
• #313131
• #262626
• #1a1a1a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #767574;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #767574; }

.text {color:#767574;}

.background {background-color:#767574;}

.border {border:1px solid #767574;}