1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Brushed Nickel

Color Brushed Nickel gray (#7d7a79):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Brushed Nickel gray (#7d7a79):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Brushed Nickel / #7d7a79

The HTML HEX code is #7d7a79. The corresponding color name is "Brushed Nickel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 125%, Green (G): 122%, Blue (B): 121%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):3%, Black (K): 51%. In the HSL color space, #7d7a79 has a hue of 15°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 15° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 49% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = 1, 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) = 0.4815, U (chrominance) = -0.0034, and V (chrominance) = 0.0076.

The decimal value of the color is 8223353. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #AFADAC for a 20% lighter version and #494746 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #7d7a79, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6235 Kelvin (6235K).

The approximate wavelength of #7d7a79 is around 670.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Brushed Nickel (Hex: #7d7a79): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#7d7a79, also known as Brushed Nickel, is a color that resembles the sleek and industrial look of brushed metal surfaces. Its cool, grayish hue evokes images of modern stainless steel appliances and fixtures, giving a contemporary touch to any space. This color is reminiscent of the sheen on a well-crafted piece of machinery or the metallic tones found in urban cityscapes. Its neutrality allows it to effortlessly blend with various design styles, making it a versatile choice for interiors. Brushed Nickel exudes elegance and sophistication, making it a popular choice for hardware, lighting, and home decor.

Tints and Shades of #7d7a79 HEX color (Brushed Nickel)

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 #7d7a79, 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
• #DFDEDE
• #BEBDBC
• #9E9B9B
• #7d7a79
• #5E5C5B
• #3F3D3D
• #1F1F1E
• #000000

Tones of Brushed Nickel (#7d7a79 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #7d7a79, #7e7c7c is the less saturated color, while #7d7a79 is the most saturated one.

• #7e7c7c
• #7e7c7b
• #7e7b7a
• #7d7b7a
• #7d7a79
• #404040
• #353535
• #2a2a2a
• #202020

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #7d7a79;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #7d7a79; }

.text {color:#7d7a79;}

.background {background-color:#7d7a79;}

.border {border:1px solid #7d7a79;}