1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Modest Mauve

Color Modest Mauve gray (#838492):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Modest Mauve gray (#838492):
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 Modest Mauve / #838492

The HTML HEX code is #838492. The corresponding color name is "Modest Mauve". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 131%, Green (G): 132%, Blue (B): 146%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 10%, Magenta (M): 10%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 43%. In the HSL color space, #838492 has a hue of 236°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 54%. The HSV representation is 236° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 57% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -8. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 23, Z: 31. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5227, U (chrominance) = 0.0245, and V (chrominance) = -0.0079.

The decimal value of the color is 8619154. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #B9B9C1 for a 20% lighter version and #51525C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #838492, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7822 Kelvin (7822K).

The approximate wavelength of #838492 is around 472.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Modest Mauve (Hex: #838492): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Modest Mauve (#838492) is a unique blend of soft purple and grey, reminiscent of a tranquil twilight sky. This color can be compared to the muted petals of blooming lavender or the delicate haze of morning mist over rolling hills. It shares similarities with the dusty hue of weathered stones scattered along a pathway and the shadows cast by dense foliage in a peaceful forest. Modest Mauve evokes a sense of calm and elegance, making it an ideal choice for creating a serene atmosphere in interior design or representing sophistication in branding.

Tints and Shades of #838492 HEX color (Modest Mauve)

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 #838492, 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
• #E0E0E4
• #C1C2C9
• #A2A3AD
• #838492
• #62636E
• #424249
• #212125
• #000000

Tones of Modest Mauve (#838492 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #838492, #82828b is the less saturated color, while #838492 is the most saturated one.

• #82828b
• #82838d
• #82838e
• #838490
• #838492
• #48484b
• #3e3e42
• #353539
• #2b2b30

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #838492;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #838492; }

.text {color:#838492;}

.background {background-color:#838492;}

.border {border:1px solid #838492;}