1. grays
2. light-muteds
3. Metallic

Color Metallic gray (#bcc3c7):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Metallic gray (#bcc3c7):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
light-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Metallic / #bcc3c7

The HTML HEX code is #bcc3c7. The corresponding color name is "Metallic". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 188%, Green (G): 195%, Blue (B): 199%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 22%. In the HSL color space, #bcc3c7 has a hue of 202°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 76%. The HSV representation is 202° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 78% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 78, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 51, Y: 54, Z: 62. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7583, U (chrominance) = 0.0109, and V (chrominance) = -0.0185.

The decimal value of the color is 12370887. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #F4F5F6 for a 20% lighter version and #859199 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bcc3c7, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7034 Kelvin (7034K).

The approximate wavelength of #bcc3c7 is around 489.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Metallic (Hex: #bcc3c7): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #bcc3c7, named Metallic, resembles the polished surface of stainless steel. Its cool gray tone reflects the sleekness of a modern kitchen appliance or the clean elegance of a luxury car. This color evokes a sense of sophistication and refinement, akin to the shimmering surface of a calm lake during twilight. It shares similarities with elements like silverware, streamlined architecture, and polished stones.

Tints and Shades of #bcc3c7 HEX color (Metallic)

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 #bcc3c7, 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
• #EEF0F1
• #DEE1E3
• #CDD2D5
• #bcc3c7
• #8D9295
• #5E6264
• #2F3132
• #000000

Tones of Metallic (#bcc3c7 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bcc3c7, #a4a8ab is the less saturated color, while #bcc3c7 is the most saturated one.

• #a4a8ab
• #aaafb2
• #b0b6b9
• #b6bcc0
• #bcc3c7
• #656c6f
• #61686c
• #5c656a
• #586167

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bcc3c7;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bcc3c7; }

.text {color:#bcc3c7;}

.background {background-color:#bcc3c7;}

.border {border:1px solid #bcc3c7;}