1. blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Bay Fog

Color Bay Fog blue (#9899b0):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Bay Fog blue (#9899b0):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Bay Fog / #9899b0

The HTML HEX code is #9899b0. The corresponding color name is "Bay Fog". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 152%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 176%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 14%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 31%. In the HSL color space, #9899b0 has a hue of 238°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 64%. The HSV representation is 238° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 69% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 64, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -12. The XYZ representation is X: 32, Y: 33, Z: 46. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6091, U (chrominance) = 0.0399, and V (chrominance) = -0.0114.

The decimal value of the color is 10000816. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D1D1DC for a 20% lighter version and #62637F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9899b0, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8568 Kelvin (8568K).

The approximate wavelength of #9899b0 is around 471.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Bay Fog (Hex: #9899b0): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Bay Fog (#9899b0) is a dusky, smoky grayish-purple shade that resembles the misty haze found in coastal areas during the early morning. It evokes the calmness and serenity of a tranquil bay surrounded by mist-covered hills. This color is similar to the color of lavender fields at dusk or the soft hues of twilight, imparting a sense of peacefulness and sophistication. Bay Fog blends seamlessly with neutral tones like sand or stone, harmonizing effortlessly in contemporary interior designs or adding a touch of elegance to any branding palette.

Tints and Shades of #9899b0 HEX color (Bay Fog)

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 #9899b0, 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
• #E5E6EB
• #CCCCD8
• #B2B3C4
• #9899b0
• #727384
• #4C4D58
• #26262C
• #000000

Tones of Bay Fog (#9899b0 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9899b0, #8e8f9d is the less saturated color, while #9899b0 is the most saturated one.

• #8e8f9d
• #9192a2
• #9394a6
• #9697ab
• #9899b0
• #54545d
• #4c4d57
• #454652
• #3d3e4c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9899b0;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9899b0; }

.text {color:#9899b0;}

.background {background-color:#9899b0;}

.border {border:1px solid #9899b0;}