1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Pound Sterling

Color Pound Sterling gray (#818081):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pound Sterling gray (#818081):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Pound Sterling / #818081

The HTML HEX code is #818081. The corresponding color name is "Pound Sterling". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 129%, Green (G): 128%, Blue (B): 129%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 49%. In the HSL color space, #818081 has a hue of 300°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 300° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 51% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 54, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 22, Z: 24. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5036, U (chrominance) = 0.0011, and V (chrominance) = 0.0020.

The decimal value of the color is 8487041. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #B3B3B3 for a 20% lighter version and #4D4D4D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #818081, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6513 Kelvin (6513K).

The approximate wavelength of #818081 is around 430.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pound Sterling (Hex: #818081): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #818081, also known as Pound Sterling, resembles the color of weathered, worn-out stone. Its cool, muted gray hue is reminiscent of ancient cobblestones found in historic European streets. Pound Sterling evokes a sense of timeless elegance, like a weathered castle wall standing steadfast against the test of time. It exudes sophistication and reliability, much like the enduring Pound Sterling currency itself. This color can be used to create a sense of nostalgia and add a touch of heritage to designs, perfect for conveying a sense of tradition or authenticity.

Tints and Shades of #818081 HEX color (Pound Sterling)

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 #818081, 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
• #E0DFE0
• #C0C0C0
• #A1A0A1
• #818081
• #616061
• #414041
• #202020
• #000000

Tones of Pound Sterling (#818081 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #818081, #818081 is the less saturated color, while #818081 is the most saturated one.

• #818081
• #818081
• #818081
• #818081
• #818081
• #434343
• #393939
• #2f2e2f
• #252425

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #818081;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #818081; }

.text {color:#818081;}

.background {background-color:#818081;}

.border {border:1px solid #818081;}