1. reds
2. dark-vibrants
3. Claret

Color Claret red (#680018):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Claret red (#680018):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
dark-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Claret / #680018

The HTML HEX code is #680018. The corresponding color name is "Claret". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 104%, Green (G): 0%, Blue (B): 24%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 100%, Yellow (Y):77%, Black (K): 59%. In the HSL color space, #680018 has a hue of 346°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 20%. The HSV representation is 346° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 41% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 20, a* (green to red) = 42, and b* (blue to yellow) = 19. The XYZ representation is X: 6, Y: 3, Z: 1. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1327, U (chrominance) = -0.0190, and V (chrominance) = 0.2414.

The decimal value of the color is 6815768. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #660000. Variations of the colour are #CC0030 for a 20% lighter version and #000000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #680018, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2833 Kelvin (2833K).

The approximate wavelength of #680018 is around 637.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Claret (Hex: #680018): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Claret, represented by the hex color #680018, resembles the rich crimson shade of red wine, specifically the deeply colored Claret wine. Its similarity to the beverage creates an association with luxury, sophistication, and elegance. Furthermore, this hue can also be likened to the intense shade of blood, conveying a sense of vitality and passion.

Tints and Shades of #680018 HEX color (Claret)

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 #680018, 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
• #D9BFC5
• #B4808C
• #8E4052
• #680018
• #4E0012
• #34000C
• #1A0006
• #000000

Tones of Claret (#680018 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #680018, #723342 is the less saturated color, while #680018 is the most saturated one.

• #723342
• #6f2637
• #6d1a2d
• #6a0d22
• #680018
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #680018;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #680018; }

.text {color:#680018;}

.background {background-color:#680018;}

.border {border:1px solid #680018;}