1. cyans
2. neutral-muteds
3. Shale Grey

Color Shale Grey cyan (#899da3):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Shale Grey cyan (#899da3):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
cyans

cyans Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Shale Grey / #899da3

The HTML HEX code is #899da3. The corresponding color name is "Shale Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 137%, Green (G): 157%, Blue (B): 163%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 16%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 36%. In the HSL color space, #899da3 has a hue of 194°, saturation of 12%, and lightness of 59%. The HSV representation is 194° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 64% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = -6, and b* (blue to yellow) = -6. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 32, Z: 39. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5949, U (chrominance) = 0.0218, and V (chrominance) = -0.0506.

The decimal value of the color is 9018787. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C3CDD0 for a 20% lighter version and #586A6F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #899da3, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8109 Kelvin (8109K).

The approximate wavelength of #899da3 is around 493.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Shale Grey (Hex: #899da3): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Shale Grey, represented by the hex color #899da3, bears similarities to the soothing hue of weathered rocks found in mountain ranges or riverbeds. Its cool undertones resemble the soft, muted tones of stones and pebbles, evoking a sense of tranquility. This color also reflects the serene and ethereal shades of a cloudy sky during dusk, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any design or decor. Shale Grey can be compared to the color of aged concrete walls, providing a modern and minimalist aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #899da3 HEX color (Shale Grey)

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 #899da3, 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
• #E2E7E8
• #C4CED1
• #A7B6BA
• #899da3
• #67767A
• #454F52
• #222729
• #000000

Tones of Shale Grey (#899da3 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #899da3, #859195 is the less saturated color, while #899da3 is the most saturated one.

• #859195
• #869499
• #87979c
• #889aa0
• #899da3
• #4c5254
• #444a4c
• #3b4245
• #333b3d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #899da3;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #899da3; }

.text {color:#899da3;}

.background {background-color:#899da3;}

.border {border:1px solid #899da3;}