1. red-oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Earl Grey

Color Earl Grey red-orange (#a6978a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Earl Grey red-orange (#a6978a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
red-oranges

red-oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Earl Grey / #a6978a

The HTML HEX code is #a6978a. The corresponding color name is "Earl Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 166%, Green (G): 151%, Blue (B): 138%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 9%, Yellow (Y):17%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #a6978a has a hue of 28°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 28° for hue, 17% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 31, Y: 32, Z: 29. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6039, U (chrominance) = -0.0309, and V (chrominance) = 0.0413.

The decimal value of the color is 10917770. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D3CCC5 for a 20% lighter version and #746558 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a6978a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5156 Kelvin (5156K).

The approximate wavelength of #a6978a is around 644.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Earl Grey (Hex: #a6978a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Earl Grey (#a6978a) is a sophisticated color resembling the shade of dried tea leaves. This hue exudes a sense of timeless elegance and refinement. It shares similarities with natural elements such as aged oakwood, creating a warm and earthy ambiance. Earl Grey also resembles the color of weathered stone, bringing to mind the ancient ruins of a castle. Its understated hue echoes the subdued tones of vintage photographs, evoking a feeling of nostalgia and history. This versatile color can be beautifully paired with soft pastels, deep burgundies, or even vibrant metallic accents.

Tints and Shades of #a6978a HEX color (Earl Grey)

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 #a6978a, 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
• #E9E5E2
• #D3CBC5
• #BCB1A7
• #a6978a
• #7D7168
• #534C45
• #2A2623
• #000000

Tones of Earl Grey (#a6978a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a6978a, #978e86 is the less saturated color, while #a6978a is the most saturated one.

• #978e86
• #9b9087
• #9e9288
• #a29589
• #a6978a
• #55514d
• #4e4945
• #47413c
• #403934

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a6978a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a6978a; }

.text {color:#a6978a;}

.background {background-color:#a6978a;}

.border {border:1px solid #a6978a;}