1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Spruce Shadow

Color Spruce Shadow gray (#838a7a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Spruce Shadow gray (#838a7a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Spruce Shadow / #838a7a

The HTML HEX code is #838a7a. The corresponding color name is "Spruce Shadow". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 131%, Green (G): 138%, Blue (B): 122%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 5%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):12%, Black (K): 46%. In the HSL color space, #838a7a has a hue of 86°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 51%. The HSV representation is 86° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 54% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 56, a* (green to red) = -6, and b* (blue to yellow) = 8. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 24, Z: 22. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5258, U (chrominance) = -0.0233, and V (chrominance) = -0.0106.

The decimal value of the color is 8620666. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #B6B9B1 for a 20% lighter version and #50544A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #838a7a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5957 Kelvin (5957K).

The approximate wavelength of #838a7a is around 558.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Spruce Shadow (Hex: #838a7a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Spruce Shadow (#838a7a) resembles the serene presence of a dense forest during twilight. This color evokes images of towering spruce trees casting long shadows over moss-covered boulders and fallen leaves. It captures the essence of natures tranquility, conveying a sense of calm and balance. Like a spruce forest, this hue offers a harmonious blend of cool greens and subtle greys, mimicking the interplay between light and darkness. Spruce Shadow can infuse a space with earthy elegance, making it an ideal choice for interior design, particularly for creating a relaxing sanctuary amidst the chaos of modern life.

Tints and Shades of #838a7a HEX color (Spruce Shadow)

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 #838a7a, 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
• #E0E2DE
• #C1C5BD
• #A2A79B
• #838a7a
• #62685C
• #42453D
• #21231F
• #000000

Tones of Spruce Shadow (#838a7a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #838a7a, #82867c is the less saturated color, while #838a7a is the most saturated one.

• #82867c
• #82877c
• #82887b
• #83897b
• #838a7a
• #444543
• #3a3b39
• #30322e
• #262824

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #838a7a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #838a7a; }

.text {color:#838a7a;}

.background {background-color:#838a7a;}

.border {border:1px solid #838a7a;}