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

Color Burnished Metal gray (#c8cbc8):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Burnished Metal gray (#c8cbc8):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
light-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
light-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Burnished Metal / #c8cbc8

The HTML HEX code is #c8cbc8. The corresponding color name is "Burnished Metal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 200%, Green (G): 203%, Blue (B): 200%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 20%. In the HSL color space, #c8cbc8 has a hue of 120°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 79%. The HSV representation is 120° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 80% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 81, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 56, Y: 59, Z: 63. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7912, U (chrominance) = -0.0034, and V (chrominance) = -0.0061.

The decimal value of the color is 13159368. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FCFDFC for a 20% lighter version and #939A93 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #c8cbc8, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6488 Kelvin (6488K).

The approximate wavelength of #c8cbc8 is around 530.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Burnished Metal (Hex: #c8cbc8): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #c8cbc8, named Burnished Metal, resembles the muted tones and smooth texture of weathered pewter. Its cool, grayish undertones evoke images of aged metal artifacts and antique silverware. Associated with durability and strength, Burnished Metal mirrors the subtly polished surfaces of old-fashioned lockets, tarnished trinkets, and weathered ship anchors. This color can bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to modern designs, reminiscent of the timeless beauty found in vintage heirlooms and historical relics.

Tints and Shades of #c8cbc8 HEX color (Burnished 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 #c8cbc8, 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
• #F1F2F1
• #E4E5E4
• #D6D8D6
• #c8cbc8
• #969896
• #646664
• #323332
• #000000

Tones of Burnished Metal (#c8cbc8 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #c8cbc8, #abadab is the less saturated color, while #c8cbc8 is the most saturated one.

• #abadab
• #b2b5b2
• #babcba
• #c1c4c1
• #c8cbc8
• #6d706d
• #6a6e6a
• #676b67
• #646964

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #c8cbc8;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #c8cbc8; }

.text {color:#c8cbc8;}

.background {background-color:#c8cbc8;}

.border {border:1px solid #c8cbc8;}