1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Slippery Shale

Color Slippery Shale gray (#7b766c):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Slippery Shale gray (#7b766c):
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 Slippery Shale / #7b766c

The HTML HEX code is #7b766c. The corresponding color name is "Slippery Shale". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 123%, Green (G): 118%, Blue (B): 108%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):12%, Black (K): 52%. In the HSL color space, #7b766c has a hue of 40°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 45%. The HSV representation is 40° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 48% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 6. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 18, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4641, U (chrominance) = -0.0200, and V (chrominance) = 0.0160.

The decimal value of the color is 8091244. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #ABA8A0 for a 20% lighter version and #44413C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #7b766c, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5555 Kelvin (5555K).

The approximate wavelength of #7b766c is around 620.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Slippery Shale (Hex: #7b766c): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Slippery Shale (#7b766c) shares similarities with weathered rocks found along coastal cliffs, such as slate or shale. Its muted gray-brown hue reflects the natural erosion process, evoking a sense of ruggedness. This color resembles the texture and earthy tones of wet pebbles on a misty beach. Slippery Shale can also be associated with driftwood, conveying a weathered appearance and a connection to the ocean. In interior design, this color can create a calming and rustic ambiance, reminiscent of natures enduring beauty.

Tints and Shades of #7b766c HEX color (Slippery Shale)

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 #7b766c, 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
• #DEDDDA
• #BDBBB6
• #9C9891
• #7b766c
• #5C5951
• #3E3B36
• #1F1E1B
• #000000

Tones of Slippery Shale (#7b766c HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #7b766c, #7d7a74 is the less saturated color, while #7b766c is the most saturated one.

• #7d7a74
• #7d7972
• #7c7870
• #7c776e
• #7b766c
• #3c3c3b
• #303030
• #252524
• #191919

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #7b766c;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #7b766c; }

.text {color:#7b766c;}

.background {background-color:#7b766c;}

.border {border:1px solid #7b766c;}