1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Standish Blue

Color Standish Blue gray (#85979a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Standish Blue gray (#85979a):
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 Standish Blue / #85979a

The HTML HEX code is #85979a. The corresponding color name is "Standish Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 133%, Green (G): 151%, Blue (B): 154%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 14%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #85979a has a hue of 189°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 56%. The HSV representation is 189° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 61, a* (green to red) = -6, and b* (blue to yellow) = -4. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 29, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5724, U (chrominance) = 0.0155, and V (chrominance) = -0.0446.

The decimal value of the color is 8755098. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #BCC6C7 for a 20% lighter version and #546264 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #85979a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7775 Kelvin (7775K).

The approximate wavelength of #85979a is around 495.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Standish Blue (Hex: #85979a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Standish Blue (#85979a) is a serene, cool-toned color reminiscent of the tranquil depths of a glacier-fed lake. Its undeniable resemblance to the color of Arctic ice creates a sense of crispness and purity. This shade can evoke images of a calm winter sky or the refined cerulean feathers of sea birds such as Blue Herons. Standish Blue, with its cool and tranquil aura, is a versatile color that can be used to convey serenity and elegance, making it an excellent choice for interior design, fashion, or branding.

Tints and Shades of #85979a HEX color (Standish Blue)

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 #85979a, 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
• #E1E5E6
• #C2CBCD
• #A4B1B3
• #85979a
• #647174
• #434C4D
• #212627
• #000000

Tones of Standish Blue (#85979a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #85979a, #838e90 is the less saturated color, while #85979a is the most saturated one.

• #838e90
• #849092
• #849295
• #859597
• #85979a
• #4a4e4e
• #414546
• #383d3e
• #2f3435

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #85979a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #85979a; }

.text {color:#85979a;}

.background {background-color:#85979a;}

.border {border:1px solid #85979a;}