1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Roman Silver

Color Roman Silver gray (#838996):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Roman Silver gray (#838996):
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 Roman Silver / #838996

The HTML HEX code is #838996. The corresponding color name is "Roman Silver". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 131%, Green (G): 137%, Blue (B): 150%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 13%, Magenta (M): 9%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 41%. In the HSL color space, #838996 has a hue of 221°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 55%. The HSV representation is 221° for hue, 13% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 57, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -8. The XYZ representation is X: 24, Y: 25, Z: 32. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5360, U (chrominance) = 0.0257, and V (chrominance) = -0.0196.

The decimal value of the color is 8620438. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #BABDC4 for a 20% lighter version and #525760 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #838996, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8058 Kelvin (8058K).

The approximate wavelength of #838996 is around 479.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Roman Silver (Hex: #838996): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Roman Silver (#838996) is a cool-toned gray color with a touch of blue. It resembles the sleek, metallic sheen of a stainless steel kitchen appliance or the shimmering surface of a calm lake at dawn. The color also evokes the subdued hue of weathered stone, reminiscent of a historic monument or a vintage, elegant piece of art. In nature, it can be compared to the silvery scales of fish like tuna or the delicate feathers of a snowy owl. Roman Silvers timeless and sophisticated aura makes it an excellent choice for creating a modern and refined atmosphere in design and décor.

Tints and Shades of #838996 HEX color (Roman 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 #838996, 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
• #E0E2E5
• #C1C4CB
• #A2A7B0
• #838996
• #626771
• #42454B
• #212226
• #000000

Tones of Roman Silver (#838996 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #838996, #82858d is the less saturated color, while #838996 is the most saturated one.

• #82858d
• #82868f
• #828792
• #838894
• #838996
• #48494c
• #3f4044
• #36373b
• #2c2e33

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #838996;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #838996; }

.text {color:#838996;}

.background {background-color:#838996;}

.border {border:1px solid #838996;}