#686972 Hex Color Code

#686972

The Hexadecimal Color #686972 is a contrast shade of Dim Gray. #686972 RGB value is rgb(104, 105, 114). RGB Color Model of #686972 consists of 40% red, 41% green and 44% blue. HSL color Mode of #686972 has 234°(degrees) Hue, 5% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #686972 color has an wavelength of 472.66667nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #686972 is #999999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #686972 is #667. The Closest Color to #686972 is #696969. Official Name of #686972 Hex Code is Nevada. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #686972 is 9 Cyan 8 Magenta 0 Yellow 55 Black and #686972 CMY is 9, 8, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #686972 is hsl(234,5,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(234, 9, 45). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #686972 is 13.8, 14.26, 17.94.
Hex8 Value of #686972 is #686972FF. Decimal Value of #686972 is 6842738 and Octal Value of #686972 is 32064562. Binary Value of #686972 is 1101000, 1101001, 1110010 and Android of #686972 is 4285032818 / 0xff686972. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #686972 is 0.3, 0.31, 0.31 and YIQ Color Space of #686972 is 105.727, -3.4876, 2.5893. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #686972 is 13.33, 14.61, 17.88. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #686972 is 44.6, 1.57, -5.15. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #686972 is 44.6, -1.02, -7.23. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #686972 is 44.6, 5.38, 286.95. Hunter Lab variable of #686972 is 37.76, -0.85, -1.73.

#686972 - Nevada Color Image
#686972 - Nevada Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #686972

RGB Percentages of #686972

40%
41%
44%

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 #686972

40.78%
41.14%
44.71%

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 #686972

9%
8%
0%
55%

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 #686972

To get 25% Saturated #686972 Color, you need to convert the hex color #686972 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 #686972 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 #686972

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 #686972

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 #686972

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 #686972 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #686972 to it's the darkest color.

#686972 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(104, 105, 114)
RGB Percent 40%, 41%, 44%
RYB 104.0, 104.91, 114.0
CMYK 9, 8, 0, 55
CMY 9, 8, 0
HSL hsl(234, 5%, 43%)
HSLA hsl(234, 5%, 43%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(234, 9, 45)
XYZ 13.8, 14.26, 17.94
Hex8 Value #686972FF
Decimal Value 6842738
Octal Value 32064562
Binary Value 1101000,1101001,1110010
Android 4285032818 / 0xff686972
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(234, 5%, 43%)
xyY 0.3, 0.31, 14.261
YIQ 105.727, -3.4876, 2.5893
LMS 13.33, 14.61, 17.88
CieLAB 44.6, 1.57, -5.15
CieLUV : LCHuv 44.6, -1.02, -7.23
CieLCH : LCHab 44.6, 5.38, 286.95
Hunter Lab 37.76, -0.85, -1.73
YUV 105.727, 4.07, -1.52
YDbDr 105.727, 12.45, 3.29
YCbCr 106.8, 132.1, 126.92
YCoCg 107.0, 109.0, -2.0
YPbPr 105.73, 4.67, -1.23
Munsell Color System 10432.41 57.74/264.79

#686972 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#686972 as Background:

Always, Sir, set a high value on spontaneous kindness. he whose inclination prompts him to cultivate your friendship of his own accord, will love you more than one whom you have been at pains to attach to you.

Samuel Johnson
<p style="background: #686972">…</p>

#686972 as Text Color:

I am always saying "Glad to've met you" to somebody I'm not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive, you have to say that stuff, though.

J. D. Salinger
<p style="color: #686972">…</p>

#686972 as Text Shadow:

I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me. I'd like to be the help that you've been always glad to be; I'd like to mean as much to you each minute of the day, as you have meant, old friend of mine, to me along the way.

Edgar Guest
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #686972">…</p>

#686972 as Linear Gradient:

My mother used to say that there are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet. She's now in a maximum security twilight home in Australia

Barry Humphries
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #686972)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #686972?

RGB Value for #686972 is rgb(104, 105, 114).

What is the RGB percentage of #686972?

RGB percentage for #686972 is 40% Red 41% Green 44% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #686972?

CMYK Color Model of #686972 is 9 Cyan 8 Magenta 0 Yellow 55 Black.

What is the HSL value of #686972?

HSL Value of #686972 is 234°(degrees) Hue 5 Saturation 43 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #686972?

HSV Value of #686972 is 234 Hue 9 Saturation 45 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #686972?

XYZ Color Model of #686972 is 13.8, 14.26, 17.94.