1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Selenium

Color Selenium gray (#777e7a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Selenium gray (#777e7a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Selenium / #777e7a

The HTML HEX code is #777e7a. The corresponding color name is "Selenium". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 119%, Green (G): 126%, Blue (B): 122%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):3%, Black (K): 51%. In the HSL color space, #777e7a has a hue of 146°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 146° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 49% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 52, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 20, Z: 21. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4841, U (chrominance) = -0.0028, and V (chrominance) = -0.0153.

The decimal value of the color is 7831162. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #ABB0AD for a 20% lighter version and #454A47 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #777e7a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6655 Kelvin (6655K).

The approximate wavelength of #777e7a is around 517.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Selenium (Hex: #777e7a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Selenium (#777e7a) shares similarities with the metallic gray color of polished silverware. It evokes the sleekness and sophistication of a well-set dining table. The color can also be likened to the color of misty morning dew on lush green grass, emphasizing a sense of serenity and tranquility. In nature, you can find this hue in the feathers of certain species of gulls and pigeons. Seleniums cool undertones provide a sense of calmness and elegance, making it a popular choice for minimalist or modern design schemes.

Tints and Shades of #777e7a HEX color (Selenium)

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 #777e7a, 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
• #DDDFDE
• #BBBFBD
• #999E9B
• #777e7a
• #595F5C
• #3C3F3D
• #1E201F
• #000000

Tones of Selenium (#777e7a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #777e7a, #7b7f7c is the less saturated color, while #777e7a is the most saturated one.

• #7b7f7c
• #7a7f7c
• #797e7b
• #787e7b
• #777e7a
• #3f403f
• #343534
• #2a2a2a
• #1f201f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #777e7a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #777e7a; }

.text {color:#777e7a;}

.background {background-color:#777e7a;}

.border {border:1px solid #777e7a;}