1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Plum Shade

Color Plum Shade gray (#78738b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Plum Shade gray (#78738b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Plum Shade / #78738b

The HTML HEX code is #78738b. The corresponding color name is "Plum Shade". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 120%, Green (G): 115%, Blue (B): 139%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 14%, Magenta (M): 17%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #78738b has a hue of 252°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 252° for hue, 17% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -12. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 18, Z: 27. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4676, U (chrominance) = 0.0382, and V (chrominance) = 0.0026.

The decimal value of the color is 7893899. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #AEACB9 for a 20% lighter version and #484653 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #78738b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8934 Kelvin (8934K).

The approximate wavelength of #78738b is around 462.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Plum Shade (Hex: #78738b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #78738b, also known as Plum Shade, bears resemblance to the velvety petals of an iris flower. This rich shade reflects the deep hues found in nature, similar to a twilight sky or the shadowy depths of a dense forest. Plum Shade captivates with its mysterious allure, bringing to mind the elegance of a regal gown or the enchantment of a moonlit garden. Its versatility allows it to harmonize effortlessly with a range of colors, making it a popular choice in interior design, fashion, and branding.

Tints and Shades of #78738b HEX color (Plum Shade)

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 #78738b, 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
• #DDDCE2
• #BCB9C5
• #9A96A8
• #78738b
• #5A5668
• #3C3A46
• #1E1D23
• #000000

Tones of Plum Shade (#78738b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #78738b, #7b7887 is the less saturated color, while #78738b is the most saturated one.

• #7b7887
• #7a7788
• #7a7689
• #79748a
• #78738b
• #424143
• #373739
• #2d2c2f
• #222225

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #78738b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #78738b; }

.text {color:#78738b;}

.background {background-color:#78738b;}

.border {border:1px solid #78738b;}