1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dowager

Color Dowager gray (#838c82):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dowager gray (#838c82):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Dowager / #838c82

The HTML HEX code is #838c82. The corresponding color name is "Dowager". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 131%, Green (G): 140%, Blue (B): 130%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):7%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #838c82 has a hue of 114°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 53%. The HSV representation is 114° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 57, a* (green to red) = -5, and b* (blue to yellow) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 25, Z: 25. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5340, U (chrominance) = -0.0119, and V (chrominance) = -0.0178.

The decimal value of the color is 8621186. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #B8BDB7 for a 20% lighter version and #515851 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #838c82, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6379 Kelvin (6379K).

The approximate wavelength of #838c82 is around 535.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dowager (Hex: #838c82): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #838c82, named Dowager, resembles the color of aged stone walls, reminiscent of ancient castles and fortresses. Its muted gray-green hue evokes a sense of timeless elegance and strength. Dowager, with its subdued earthiness, brings to mind the quiet beauty of moss-covered rocks in a serene forest or the weathered bark of majestic trees. This color seamlessly blends elements of nature and history, providing a sophisticated and organic touch to any design.

Tints and Shades of #838c82 HEX color (Dowager)

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 #838c82, 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
• #E0E2E0
• #C1C6C1
• #A2A9A1
• #838c82
• #626962
• #424641
• #212321
• #000000

Tones of Dowager (#838c82 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #838c82, #828781 is the less saturated color, while #838c82 is the most saturated one.

• #828781
• #828881
• #828a82
• #838b82
• #838c82
• #464846
• #3d3e3d
• #333533
• #2a2b2a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #838c82;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #838c82; }

.text {color:#838c82;}

.background {background-color:#838c82;}

.border {border:1px solid #838c82;}