Sensible Alcove off Lodging

#6e666c RGB(110,102,108)

About this color

Sensible Alcove off Lodging occupies the medium-dark, achromatic end of the grey spectrum, defined by its coordinates #6e666c — RGB(110, 102, 108).

#6e666cRGB(110, 102, 108)

HSL 315° · 4% saturation · 42% lightness

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Psychology

As a neutral, grey carries associations of sophistication, restraint, and versatility.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, the concept of wabi-sabi — finding beauty in imperfection and transience — finds natural expression in grey and near-neutral tones.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, a classic approach: pair grey with white and one warm accent — navy, terracotta, or forest green — letting the grey hold the background while the accent carries meaning.

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Color formats

Name
Sensible Alcove off Lodging
HEX
#6e666c
RGB
rgb(110,102,108)
RGB%
rgb(43.1%,40%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(315,4%,42%)
HSV
hsv(315,7%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,7,2,57)
LAB
lab(44,4,-2)
LCH
lch(44,4,333)
sRGB
(0.431,0.4,0.424)
HEX8
#6e666cff
CSS Name
Decimal
110102108

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
4%
Hue
315°
Chroma
4
Temperature
WarmCool
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