1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Lauriston Stone

Color Lauriston Stone gray (#868172):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Lauriston Stone gray (#868172):
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 Lauriston Stone / #868172

The HTML HEX code is #868172. The corresponding color name is "Lauriston Stone". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 134%, Green (G): 129%, Blue (B): 114%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):15%, Black (K): 47%. In the HSL color space, #868172 has a hue of 45°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 49%. The HSV representation is 45° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 53% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 54, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 22, Z: 19. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5050, U (chrominance) = -0.0285, and V (chrominance) = 0.0179.

The decimal value of the color is 8814962. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #B6B3AA for a 20% lighter version and #504D44 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #868172, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5385 Kelvin (5385K).

The approximate wavelength of #868172 is around 610.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Lauriston Stone (Hex: #868172): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Lauriston Stone (#868172) is a dusky, earthy color that evokes the tranquility and beauty of nature. This serene shade resembles the smooth stones found by a peaceful riverbank, offering a sense of grounding and stability. It echoes the muted hues of weathered tree bark, blending seamlessly with the organic environment. Lauriston Stone brings to mind the rich, fertile soil where life effortlessly flourishes, providing a harmonious backdrop for natural elements such as lush foliage or delicate wildflowers. Its warm undertones invite a soothing and calming atmosphere, much like a secluded forest retreat.

Tints and Shades of #868172 HEX color (Lauriston Stone)

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 #868172, 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
• #E1E0DC
• #C3C0B9
• #A4A195
• #868172
• #656156
• #434139
• #22201D
• #000000

Tones of Lauriston Stone (#868172 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #868172, #848178 is the less saturated color, while #868172 is the most saturated one.

• #848178
• #848176
• #858175
• #858173
• #868172
• #42413f
• #373734
• #2d2c2a
• #22221f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #868172;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #868172; }

.text {color:#868172;}

.background {background-color:#868172;}

.border {border:1px solid #868172;}