1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Special Grey

Color Special Grey gray (#7b787d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Special Grey gray (#7b787d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Special Grey / #7b787d

The HTML HEX code is #7b787d. The corresponding color name is "Special Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 123%, Green (G): 120%, Blue (B): 125%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 51%. In the HSL color space, #7b787d has a hue of 276°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 276° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 49% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 19, Z: 22. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4763, U (chrominance) = 0.0068, and V (chrominance) = 0.0053.

The decimal value of the color is 8091773. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #AEACAF for a 20% lighter version and #484649 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #7b787d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6698 Kelvin (6698K).

The approximate wavelength of #7b787d is around 446.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Special Grey (Hex: #7b787d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #7b787d, also known as Special Grey, resembles the dusky tones of weathered rocks, adding a touch of sophistication to any design. This muted grey hue brings to mind the smooth surfaces of pebbles along a serene river, the worn texture of a slate wall, or even the delicate shadows cast by a field of lavender under a cloudy sky. Its understated nature lends itself well to creating a calming yet refined ambiance. Use this color to evoke a sense of timeless elegance and tranquility in your designs.

Tints and Shades of #7b787d HEX color (Special Grey)

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 #7b787d, 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
• #DEDDDF
• #BDBCBE
• #9C9A9E
• #7b787d
• #5C5A5E
• #3E3C3F
• #1F1E1F
• #000000

Tones of Special Grey (#7b787d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #7b787d, #7d7b7e is the less saturated color, while #7b787d is the most saturated one.

• #7d7b7e
• #7d7a7e
• #7c7a7e
• #7c797d
• #7b787d
• #403f40
• #353435
• #2a2a2a
• #201f20

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #7b787d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #7b787d; }

.text {color:#7b787d;}

.background {background-color:#7b787d;}

.border {border:1px solid #7b787d;}