1. grays
2. light-muteds
3. Brushed Metal

Color Brushed Metal gray (#c7c8c9):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Brushed Metal gray (#c7c8c9):
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 Brushed Metal / #c7c8c9

The HTML HEX code is #c7c8c9. The corresponding color name is "Brushed Metal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 199%, Green (G): 200%, Blue (B): 201%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 21%. In the HSL color space, #c7c8c9 has a hue of 210°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 78%. The HSV representation is 210° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 79% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 81, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 55, Y: 58, Z: 64. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7836, U (chrominance) = 0.0023, and V (chrominance) = -0.0028.

The decimal value of the color is 13093065. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FAFAFA for a 20% lighter version and #929496 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c7c8c9, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6596 Kelvin (6596K).

The approximate wavelength of #c7c8c9 is around 485.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Brushed Metal (Hex: #c7c8c9): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c7c8c9, also known as Brushed Metal, is reminiscent of polished stainless steel. This color exudes a sense of sleekness and modernity, similar to the appearance of a high-end kitchen appliance or a luxury car finish. It reflects light in a way that creates a cool and metallic look. Brushed Metal is often associated with industrial design, offering a touch of sophistication and professionalism. This color can be used to evoke a sense of efficiency and reliability in branding or design projects.

Tints and Shades of #c7c8c9 HEX color (Brushed Metal)

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 #c7c8c9, 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
• #F1F1F2
• #E3E4E4
• #D5D6D7
• #c7c8c9
• #959697
• #646465
• #323232
• #000000

Tones of Brushed Metal (#c7c8c9 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c7c8c9, #ababac is the less saturated color, while #c7c8c9 is the most saturated one.

• #ababac
• #b2b2b3
• #b9baba
• #c0c1c2
• #c7c8c9
• #6d6e6f
• #6a6b6c
• #66686a
• #636567

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c7c8c9;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c7c8c9; }

.text {color:#c7c8c9;}

.background {background-color:#c7c8c9;}

.border {border:1px solid #c7c8c9;}