1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Mud Pots

Color Mud Pots gray (#b6b5b1):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Mud Pots gray (#b6b5b1):
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 Mud Pots / #b6b5b1

The HTML HEX code is #b6b5b1. The corresponding color name is "Mud Pots". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 182%, Green (G): 181%, Blue (B): 177%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):3%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #b6b5b1 has a hue of 48°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 70%. The HSV representation is 48° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 74, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 44, Y: 46, Z: 48. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7092, U (chrominance) = -0.0074, and V (chrominance) = 0.0040.

The decimal value of the color is 11974065. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #E6E6E5 for a 20% lighter version and #83827C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b6b5b1, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6258 Kelvin (6258K).

The approximate wavelength of #b6b5b1 is around 604.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Mud Pots (Hex: #b6b5b1): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Mud Pots (#b6b5b1) resembles the smooth, earthen appearance of clay pots found in natural environments. Its cool gray tone evokes the subtle shades of mud and clay. This color is reminiscent of the earths surface after a light rain, creating a harmonious connection to nature. Mud Pots can also be likened to pebbles or stones, which commonly carry similar muted gray hues. It blends well with earthy tones and provides a grounded and organic feel when used in design and decor.

Tints and Shades of #b6b5b1 HEX color (Mud Pots)

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 #b6b5b1, 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
• #EDEDEC
• #DBDAD8
• #C8C8C5
• #b6b5b1
• #898885
• #5B5B59
• #2E2D2C
• #000000

Tones of Mud Pots (#b6b5b1 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b6b5b1, #a0a09d is the less saturated color, while #b6b5b1 is the most saturated one.

• #a0a09d
• #a6a5a2
• #abaaa7
• #b1b0ac
• #b6b5b1
• #636360
• #5e5e5b
• #5a5956
• #555450

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b6b5b1;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b6b5b1; }

.text {color:#b6b5b1;}

.background {background-color:#b6b5b1;}

.border {border:1px solid #b6b5b1;}