1. grays
2. light-muteds
3. Mote of Dust

Color Mote of Dust gray (#c1c1c5):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Mote of Dust gray (#c1c1c5):
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 Mote of Dust / #c1c1c5

The HTML HEX code is #c1c1c5. The corresponding color name is "Mote of Dust". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 193%, Green (G): 193%, Blue (B): 197%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 23%. In the HSL color space, #c1c1c5 has a hue of 240°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 76%. The HSV representation is 240° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 77% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 78, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 51, Y: 54, Z: 60. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7587, U (chrominance) = 0.0068, and V (chrominance) = -0.0016.

The decimal value of the color is 12698053. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #F4F4F5 for a 20% lighter version and #8B8B92 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c1c1c5, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6712 Kelvin (6712K).

The approximate wavelength of #c1c1c5 is around 470.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Mote of Dust (Hex: #c1c1c5): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c1c1c5, named Mote of Dust, resembles the subtle hues found in soft, swirling smoke, wisps of fog, or delicate soap bubbles. It evokes a sense of ethereal beauty and tranquility, similar to the gentle mist that settles over a peaceful lake or the delicate shimmer of moonlight upon a haze of clouds. This color could also be likened to the muted tones of weathered stone or the subtle variations in the smooth surface of a seashell, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any design.

Tints and Shades of #c1c1c5 HEX color (Mote of Dust)

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 #c1c1c5, 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
• #F0F0F1
• #E0E0E2
• #D1D1D4
• #c1c1c5
• #919194
• #616163
• #303031
• #000000

Tones of Mote of Dust (#c1c1c5 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c1c1c5, #a7a7a9 is the less saturated color, while #c1c1c5 is the most saturated one.

• #a7a7a9
• #aeaeb0
• #b4b4b7
• #bbbbbe
• #c1c1c5
• #69696d
• #65656a
• #626266
• #5e5e63

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c1c1c5;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c1c1c5; }

.text {color:#c1c1c5;}

.background {background-color:#c1c1c5;}

.border {border:1px solid #c1c1c5;}