1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Ricochet

Color Ricochet gray (#817c74):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Ricochet gray (#817c74):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Ricochet / #817c74

The HTML HEX code is #817c74. The corresponding color name is "Ricochet". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 129%, Green (G): 124%, Blue (B): 116%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):10%, Black (K): 49%. In the HSL color space, #817c74 has a hue of 37°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 37° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 51% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 52, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 20, Z: 19. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4886, U (chrominance) = -0.0166, and V (chrominance) = 0.0152.

The decimal value of the color is 8486004. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #B1AEA9 for a 20% lighter version and #4B4844 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #817c74, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5694 Kelvin (5694K).

The approximate wavelength of #817c74 is around 626.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Ricochet (Hex: #817c74): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #817c74, named Ricochet, resembles the rugged texture of weathered stones found in mountain ranges. Its earthy tones evoke images of ancient boulders standing firm amidst lush green foliage. Ricochet blends seamlessly with natural landscapes, harmonizing with colors seen in rocky cliffs, pebble beaches, and winding forest paths. This versatile hue can also be likened to the smoky brown feathers of birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles, further emphasizing its connection to the natural world. Embrace the timeless charm of Ricochet to add depth and sophistication to your design palette.

Tints and Shades of #817c74 HEX color (Ricochet)

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 #817c74, 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
• #E0DEDC
• #C0BEBA
• #A19D97
• #817c74
• #615D57
• #413E3A
• #201F1D
• #000000

Tones of Ricochet (#817c74 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #817c74, #817e79 is the less saturated color, while #817c74 is the most saturated one.

• #817e79
• #817d78
• #817d76
• #817c75
• #817c74
• #40403f
• #363534
• #2b2a29
• #21201e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #817c74;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #817c74; }

.text {color:#817c74;}

.background {background-color:#817c74;}

.border {border:1px solid #817c74;}