1. grays
2. light-muteds
3. Mexican Silver

Color Mexican Silver gray (#cecec8):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Mexican Silver gray (#cecec8):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
light-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
light-toned

Shade:
light

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Mexican Silver / #cecec8

The HTML HEX code is #cecec8. The corresponding color name is "Mexican Silver". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 206%, Green (G): 206%, Blue (B): 200%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):3%, Black (K): 19%. In the HSL color space, #cecec8 has a hue of 60°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 80%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 81% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 83, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 58, Y: 61, Z: 63. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.8052, U (chrominance) = -0.0103, and V (chrominance) = 0.0024.

The decimal value of the color is 13553352. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FFFFFF for a 20% lighter version and #9F9F93 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #cecec8, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6239 Kelvin (6239K).

The approximate wavelength of #cecec8 is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Mexican Silver (Hex: #cecec8): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Mexican Silver (#cecec8) is a color that resembles the gleaming sheen of aged silver. Its muted grayish undertones evoke feelings of elegance and sophistication, similar to a refined antique silverware set. This shade also shares similarities with the smooth, silvery bark of eucalyptus trees, bringing a touch of natural beauty to its metallic allure. Mexican Silver, with its soft and gentle hue, can effortlessly complement various design elements, adding a subtle touch of class to interiors, fashion, and branding materials.

Tints and Shades of #cecec8 HEX color (Mexican Silver)

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 #cecec8, 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
• #F3F3F1
• #E7E7E4
• #DADAD6
• #cecec8
• #9B9B96
• #676764
• #343432
• #000000

Tones of Mexican Silver (#cecec8 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #cecec8, #afafab is the less saturated color, while #cecec8 is the most saturated one.

• #afafab
• #b7b7b2
• #bebeba
• #c6c6c1
• #cecec8
• #73736c
• #717169
• #6f6f66
• #6d6d62

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #cecec8;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #cecec8; }

.text {color:#cecec8;}

.background {background-color:#cecec8;}

.border {border:1px solid #cecec8;}