#424848 Hex Color Code

#424848

The Hexadecimal Color #424848 is a contrast shade of Dark Slate Gray. #424848 RGB value is rgb(66, 72, 72). RGB Color Model of #424848 consists of 25% red, 28% green and 28% blue. HSL color Mode of #424848 has 180°(degrees) Hue, 4% Saturation and 27% Lightness. #424848 color has an wavelength of 506.66667nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #424848 is #666666. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #424848 is #444. The Closest Color to #424848 is #2F4F4F. Official Name of #424848 Hex Code is Gravel. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #424848 is 8 Cyan 0 Magenta 0 Yellow 72 Black and #424848 CMY is 8, 0, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #424848 is hsl(180,4,27, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(180, 8, 28). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #424848 is 5.73, 6.26, 7.04.
Hex8 Value of #424848 is #424848FF. Decimal Value of #424848 is 4343880 and Octal Value of #424848 is 20444110. Binary Value of #424848 is 1000010, 1001000, 1001000 and Android of #424848 is 4282533960 / 0xff424848. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #424848 is 0.301, 0.329, 0.329 and YIQ Color Space of #424848 is 70.206, -3.5754, -1.269. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #424848 is 5.74, 6.64, 7.03. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #424848 is 30.06, -2.48, -0.86. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #424848 is 30.06, -3.14, -0.69. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #424848 is 30.06, 2.62, 199.13. Hunter Lab variable of #424848 is 25.02, -2.91, 0.83.

#424848 - Gravel Color Image
#424848 - Gravel Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #424848

RGB Percentages of #424848

25%
28%
28%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #424848

25.88%
27.06%
28.24%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #424848

8%
0%
0%
72%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #424848

To get 25% Saturated #424848 Color, you need to convert the hex color #424848 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #424848 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #424848

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #424848

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #424848

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #424848 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #424848 to it's the darkest color.

#424848 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 72, 72)
RGB Percent 25%, 28%, 28%
RYB 66.0, 69.0, 72.0
CMYK 8, 0, 0, 72
CMY 8, 0, 0
HSL hsl(180, 4%, 27%)
HSLA hsl(180, 4%, 27%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(180, 8, 28)
XYZ 5.73, 6.26, 7.04
Hex8 Value #424848FF
Decimal Value 4343880
Octal Value 20444110
Binary Value 1000010,1001000,1001000
Android 4282533960 / 0xff424848
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(180, 4%, 27%)
xyY 0.301, 0.329, 6.261
YIQ 70.206, -3.5754, -1.269
LMS 5.74, 6.64, 7.03
CieLAB 30.06, -2.48, -0.86
CieLUV : LCHuv 30.06, -3.14, -0.69
CieLCH : LCHab 30.06, 2.62, 199.13
Hunter Lab 25.02, -2.91, 0.83
YUV 70.206, 0.88, -3.69
YDbDr 70.206, 2.7, 8.0
YCbCr 76.29, 128.89, 125.36
YCoCg 70.5, 69.0, 1.5
YPbPr 70.21, 1.01, -3.0
Munsell Color System 8609.20 59.41/200.68

#424848 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#424848 as Background:

They died hard, those savage men - like wounded wolves at bay. They were filthy, and they were lousy, and they stunk. And I loved them.

Douglas MacArthur
<p style="background: #424848">…</p>

#424848 as Text Color:

To love our neighbor as ourselves is such a truth for regulating human society, that by that alone one might determine all the cases in social morality.

John Locke
<p style="color: #424848">…</p>

#424848 as Text Shadow:

A woman's dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view.

Sophia Loren
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #424848">…</p>

#424848 as Linear Gradient:

Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.

Al Lopez
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #424848)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #424848?

RGB Value for #424848 is rgb(66, 72, 72).

What is the RGB percentage of #424848?

RGB percentage for #424848 is 25% Red 28% Green 28% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #424848?

CMYK Color Model of #424848 is 8 Cyan 0 Magenta 0 Yellow 72 Black.

What is the HSL value of #424848?

HSL Value of #424848 is 180°(degrees) Hue 4 Saturation 27 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #424848?

HSV Value of #424848 is 180 Hue 8 Saturation 28 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #424848?

XYZ Color Model of #424848 is 5.73, 6.26, 7.04.