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

Color Stepping Stone gray (#a4a7a4):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Stepping Stone gray (#a4a7a4):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Stepping Stone / #a4a7a4

The HTML HEX code is #a4a7a4. The corresponding color name is "Stepping Stone". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 164%, Green (G): 167%, Blue (B): 164%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #a4a7a4 has a hue of 120°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 65%. The HSV representation is 120° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 68, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 36, Y: 38, Z: 41. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6500, U (chrominance) = -0.0034, and V (chrominance) = -0.0061.

The decimal value of the color is 10790820. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D8DAD8 for a 20% lighter version and #707570 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a4a7a4, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6484 Kelvin (6484K).

The approximate wavelength of #a4a7a4 is around 530.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Stepping Stone (Hex: #a4a7a4): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color #a4a7a4, also known as Stepping Stone, resembles the soft, muted gray of weathered stones found along a garden path. This color evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony, mirroring the natural elements of serene landscapes. Imagine the smooth texture and coolness of these stones under your feet as you stroll through a peaceful garden or park. The Stepping Stone hue blends effortlessly with its surroundings, effortlessly harmonizing with lush greenery and delicate flowers. It captures the essence of natures peaceful allure while adding a touch of understated elegance to any design palette.

Tints and Shades of #a4a7a4 HEX color (Stepping 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 #a4a7a4, 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
• #E8E9E8
• #D2D3D2
• #BBBDBB
• #a4a7a4
• #7B7D7B
• #525452
• #292A29
• #000000

Tones of Stepping Stone (#a4a7a4 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a4a7a4, #969796 is the less saturated color, while #a4a7a4 is the most saturated one.

• #969796
• #999b99
• #9d9f9d
• #a0a3a0
• #a4a7a4
• #585a58
• #525452
• #4b4e4b
• #454745

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a4a7a4;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a4a7a4; }

.text {color:#a4a7a4;}

.background {background-color:#a4a7a4;}

.border {border:1px solid #a4a7a4;}