1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Norwegian Blue

Color Norwegian Blue gray (#78888e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Norwegian Blue gray (#78888e):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Norwegian Blue / #78888e

The HTML HEX code is #78888e. The corresponding color name is "Norwegian Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 120%, Green (G): 136%, Blue (B): 142%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 15%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 44%. In the HSL color space, #78888e has a hue of 196°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 51%. The HSV representation is 196° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 56% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 56, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 24, Z: 29. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5173, U (chrominance) = 0.0195, and V (chrominance) = -0.0409.

The decimal value of the color is 7899278. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #669999. Variations of the colour are #AEB8BC for a 20% lighter version and #485256 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #78888e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8076 Kelvin (8076K).

The approximate wavelength of #78888e is around 492.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Norwegian Blue (Hex: #78888e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Norwegian Blue (#78888e) is a serene and soothing color reminiscent of the tranquil sea on a cloudy day. Its deep blue-grey hue evokes a sense of calm and stability. This color resembles the misty fog rolling over a fjord, the muted feathers of a Norse Bluebird, or the smooth pebbles nestled along a Scandinavian shore. Norwegian Blue is a versatile color that can be used to create a sense of serenity in various design elements, from home interiors to website backgrounds. Embrace this color to infuse your space with a touch of Nordic tranquility.

Tints and Shades of #78888e HEX color (Norwegian Blue)

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 #78888e, 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
• #DDE1E3
• #BCC4C7
• #9AA6AA
• #78888e
• #5A666B
• #3C4447
• #1E2224
• #000000

Tones of Norwegian Blue (#78888e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #78888e, #7b8588 is the less saturated color, while #78888e is the most saturated one.

• #7b8588
• #7a868a
• #7a868b
• #79878d
• #78888e
• #434546
• #393b3d
• #2e3233
• #24282a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #78888e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #78888e; }

.text {color:#78888e;}

.background {background-color:#78888e;}

.border {border:1px solid #78888e;}