1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Soft Charcoal

Color Soft Charcoal gray (#838298):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Soft Charcoal gray (#838298):
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 Soft Charcoal / #838298

The HTML HEX code is #838298. The corresponding color name is "Soft Charcoal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 131%, Green (G): 130%, Blue (B): 152%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 14%, Magenta (M): 14%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #838298 has a hue of 243°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 55%. The HSV representation is 243° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 5, and b* (blue to yellow) = -12. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 23, Z: 33. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5208, U (chrominance) = 0.0370, and V (chrominance) = -0.0062.

The decimal value of the color is 8618648. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #BAB9C6 for a 20% lighter version and #515062 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #838298, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8691 Kelvin (8691K).

The approximate wavelength of #838298 is around 468.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Soft Charcoal (Hex: #838298): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Soft Charcoal (#838298) is a color that resembles the rocks found on a serene, mist-covered beach. This hue exudes tranquility and sophistication, similar to the smooth stones polished by crashing waves. Soft Charcoal has a timeless quality, effortlessly blending into various settings, such as contemporary interiors and high-end fashion accessories. Its versatility is reminiscent of the chameleons ability to adapt to different environments. Like the feeling of grasping a handful of pebbles, Soft Charcoal evokes a sense of calm and groundedness, making it an excellent choice for creating peaceful atmospheres in home decor or fashion design.

Tints and Shades of #838298 HEX color (Soft Charcoal)

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 #838298, 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
• #E0E0E5
• #C1C1CC
• #A2A1B2
• #838298
• #626272
• #42414C
• #212126
• #000000

Tones of Soft Charcoal (#838298 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #838298, #82818e is the less saturated color, while #838298 is the most saturated one.

• #82818e
• #828191
• #828293
• #838296
• #838298
• #49484d
• #403f45
• #36363c
• #2d2c34

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #838298;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #838298; }

.text {color:#838298;}

.background {background-color:#838298;}

.border {border:1px solid #838298;}