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

Color Downing Stone gray (#a6a397):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Downing Stone gray (#a6a397):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Downing Stone / #a6a397

The HTML HEX code is #a6a397. The corresponding color name is "Downing Stone". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 166%, Green (G): 163%, Blue (B): 151%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):9%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #a6a397 has a hue of 48°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 48° for hue, 9% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 67, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 7. The XYZ representation is X: 34, Y: 37, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6374, U (chrominance) = -0.0222, and V (chrominance) = 0.0119.

The decimal value of the color is 10920855. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D5D3CD for a 20% lighter version and #747063 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a6a397, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5768 Kelvin (5768K).

The approximate wavelength of #a6a397 is around 604.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Downing Stone (Hex: #a6a397): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Downing Stone (#a6a397) resembles the soothing palette of a desert landscape at twilight. This earthy color harmonizes with natural elements like weatherworn stones, aged tree barks, and dusty pathways. It evokes a sense of tranquil serenity similar to the soft rustle of leaves in a gentle breeze. Downing Stone blends seamlessly with arid scenery, permeating the warm palette of sand dunes and sun-kissed rocks. This color is an ideal choice for creating a calming and organic ambiance in interior design, providing a neutral backdrop for nature-inspired decor.

Tints and Shades of #a6a397 HEX color (Downing 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 #a6a397, 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
• #E9E8E5
• #D3D1CB
• #BCBAB1
• #a6a397
• #7D7A71
• #53524C
• #2A2926
• #000000

Tones of Downing Stone (#a6a397 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a6a397, #97958e is the less saturated color, while #a6a397 is the most saturated one.

• #97958e
• #9b9990
• #9e9c92
• #a2a095
• #a6a397
• #585752
• #51504b
• #4a4943
• #44423c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a6a397;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a6a397; }

.text {color:#a6a397;}

.background {background-color:#a6a397;}

.border {border:1px solid #a6a397;}