1. blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Wet Asphalt

Color Wet Asphalt blue (#989cab):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Wet Asphalt blue (#989cab):
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 Wet Asphalt / #989cab

The HTML HEX code is #989cab. The corresponding color name is "Wet Asphalt". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 152%, Green (G): 156%, Blue (B): 171%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 11%, Magenta (M): 9%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #989cab has a hue of 227°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 63%. The HSV representation is 227° for hue, 11% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 64, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -8. The XYZ representation is X: 32, Y: 33, Z: 43. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6138, U (chrominance) = 0.0280, and V (chrominance) = -0.0155.

The decimal value of the color is 10001579. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CFD1D8 for a 20% lighter version and #636779 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #989cab, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7899 Kelvin (7899K).

The approximate wavelength of #989cab is around 476.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Wet Asphalt (Hex: #989cab): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #989Cab, named Wet Asphalt, resembles the cool, smooth surface of freshly laid asphalt on a rainy day. This color encapsulates the essence of urban streets after a downpour, with a sheen that reflects the city lights. Wet Asphalt evokes a sense of modernity and sleekness, akin to the glimmering surface of a well-maintained road. It is a nuanced color that personifies urban landscapes and offers a contemporary aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #989cab HEX color (Wet Asphalt)

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 #989cab, 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
• #E5E6EA
• #CCCED5
• #B2B5C0
• #989cab
• #727580
• #4C4E56
• #26272B
• #000000

Tones of Wet Asphalt (#989cab HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #989cab, #8e919a is the less saturated color, while #989cab is the most saturated one.

• #8e919a
• #91949e
• #9396a2
• #9699a7
• #989cab
• #53555b
• #4c4e55
• #44464e
• #3d3f48

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #989cab;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #989cab; }

.text {color:#989cab;}

.background {background-color:#989cab;}

.border {border:1px solid #989cab;}