1. aqua-blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dusty Heather

Color Dusty Heather aqua-blue (#8990a3):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dusty Heather aqua-blue (#8990a3):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Dusty Heather / #8990a3

The HTML HEX code is #8990a3. The corresponding color name is "Dusty Heather". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 137%, Green (G): 144%, Blue (B): 163%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 16%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 36%. In the HSL color space, #8990a3 has a hue of 224°, saturation of 12%, and lightness of 59%. The HSV representation is 224° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 64% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -11. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 28, Z: 39. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5650, U (chrominance) = 0.0365, and V (chrominance) = -0.0243.

The decimal value of the color is 9015459. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C3C6D0 for a 20% lighter version and #585E6F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8990a3, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8747 Kelvin (8747K).

The approximate wavelength of #8990a3 is around 478.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dusty Heather (Hex: #8990a3): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dusty Heather (#8990a3) is a muted, cool-toned color that resembles the soft, velvety petals of lavender flowers in early morning light. This color evokes the tranquility and calmness found in nature, similar to the subtle hues of dusk sky or the gentle breeze rustling through a field of wildflowers. Dusty Heather not only brings to mind the elegance of dried lavender bouquets but also the peacefulness of a misty mountain range or the ethereal beauty of a serene lakeside scene. It blends seamlessly with neutral tones, creating a soothing and sophisticated ambiance.

Tints and Shades of #8990a3 HEX color (Dusty Heather)

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 #8990a3, 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
• #E2E3E8
• #C4C8D1
• #A7ACBA
• #8990a3
• #676C7A
• #454852
• #222429
• #000000

Tones of Dusty Heather (#8990a3 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8990a3, #858a95 is the less saturated color, while #8990a3 is the most saturated one.

• #858a95
• #868b99
• #878d9c
• #888ea0
• #8990a3
• #4c4e54
• #44464c
• #3b3e45
• #33353d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8990a3;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8990a3; }

.text {color:#8990a3;}

.background {background-color:#8990a3;}

.border {border:1px solid #8990a3;}