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

Color Smooth Stone gray (#bcb6b3):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Smooth Stone gray (#bcb6b3):
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 Smooth Stone / #bcb6b3

The HTML HEX code is #bcb6b3. The corresponding color name is "Smooth Stone". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 188%, Green (G): 182%, Blue (B): 179%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):5%, Black (K): 26%. In the HSL color space, #bcb6b3 has a hue of 20°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 72%. The HSV representation is 20° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 74% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 74, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 46, Y: 47, Z: 49. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7194, U (chrominance) = -0.0086, and V (chrominance) = 0.0156.

The decimal value of the color is 12367539. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #ECEAE9 for a 20% lighter version and #8C827D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bcb6b3, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6088 Kelvin (6088K).

The approximate wavelength of #bcb6b3 is around 660.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Smooth Stone (Hex: #bcb6b3): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Smooth Stone, represented by the hex color #bcb6b3, resembles the color of pebbles found on a serene beach. Its warm gray tone exudes a sense of tranquility and harmony, reminiscent of natures calming elements. This hue is akin to river rocks worn smooth by the gentle touch of water over time, offering a serene and grounding presence. Just like these rocks, #bcb6b3 brings a touch of natural elegance to any design, evoking a sense of balance and stability.

Tints and Shades of #bcb6b3 HEX color (Smooth 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 #bcb6b3, 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
• #EEEDEC
• #DEDBD9
• #CDC8C6
• #bcb6b3
• #8D8986
• #5E5B5A
• #2F2E2D
• #000000

Tones of Smooth Stone (#bcb6b3 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bcb6b3, #a4a09f is the less saturated color, while #bcb6b3 is the most saturated one.

• #a4a09f
• #aaa6a4
• #b0aba9
• #b6b1ae
• #bcb6b3
• #676361
• #635e5c
• #5f5a56
• #5b5551

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bcb6b3;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bcb6b3; }

.text {color:#bcb6b3;}

.background {background-color:#bcb6b3;}

.border {border:1px solid #bcb6b3;}