1. greens
2. neutral-muteds
3. Shale Green

Color Shale Green green (#6b886b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Shale Green green (#6b886b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
greens

greens Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Shale Green / #6b886b

The HTML HEX code is #6b886b. The corresponding color name is "Shale Green". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 107%, Green (G): 136%, Blue (B): 107%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 21%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):21%, Black (K): 47%. In the HSL color space, #6b886b has a hue of 120°, saturation of 12%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 120° for hue, 21% for saturation, and 53% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 54, a* (green to red) = -16, and b* (blue to yellow) = 12. The XYZ representation is X: 18, Y: 22, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4864, U (chrominance) = -0.0328, and V (chrominance) = -0.0586.

The decimal value of the color is 7047275. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #669966. Variations of the colour are #A4B7A4 for a 20% lighter version and #3F503F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6b886b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6312 Kelvin (6312K).

The approximate wavelength of #6b886b is around 530.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Shale Green (Hex: #6b886b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Shale Green (#6b886b) is a rich and earthy color that resembles the hues found in lush moss-covered forests. It embodies the tranquility and freshness of nature, mirroring the dense foliage and the soothing atmosphere of a verdant landscape. This shade of green effortlessly captures the essence of natures vitality and growth, evoking images of towering trees, vigorous plants, and rejuvenating gardens. It exudes a sense of harmony and balance, just like how nature seamlessly blends different shades of green to create a breathtaking symphony of colors.

Tints and Shades of #6b886b HEX color (Shale Green)

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 #6b886b, 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
• #DAE1DA
• #B5C4B5
• #90A690
• #6b886b
• #506650
• #364436
• #1B221B
• #000000

Tones of Shale Green (#6b886b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6b886b, #738573 is the less saturated color, while #6b886b is the most saturated one.

• #738573
• #718671
• #6f866f
• #6d876d
• #6b886b
• #3d403d
• #323632
• #272b27
• #1c211c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6b886b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6b886b; }

.text {color:#6b886b;}

.background {background-color:#6b886b;}

.border {border:1px solid #6b886b;}