1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Honed Steel

Color Honed Steel gray (#867c83):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Honed Steel gray (#867c83):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Honed Steel / #867c83

The HTML HEX code is #867c83. The corresponding color name is "Honed Steel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 134%, Green (G): 124%, Blue (B): 131%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 47%. In the HSL color space, #867c83 has a hue of 318°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 51%. The HSV representation is 318° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 53% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 53, a* (green to red) = 5, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 21, Z: 24. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5011, U (chrominance) = 0.0062, and V (chrominance) = 0.0214.

The decimal value of the color is 8813699. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996699. Variations of the colour are #B8B2B6 for a 20% lighter version and #524C50 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #867c83, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6354 Kelvin (6354K).

The approximate wavelength of #867c83 is around 511.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Honed Steel (Hex: #867c83): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #867c83, commonly known as Honed Steel, bears similarities to various natural elements and common objects. It exudes a cool and sophisticated atmosphere reminiscent of polished metal surfaces like stainless steel. This shade can evoke imagery of sleek architectural elements, such as industrial fixtures and furnishings. Honed Steel also conveys a sense of strength, durability, and stability, akin to a sturdy steel beam or a resilient stone foundation. Its muted and understated undertones evoke a sense of harmony found in nature, resembling the soft greys of weathered rocks and pebbles.

Tints and Shades of #867c83 HEX color (Honed Steel)

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 #867c83, 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
• #E1DEE0
• #C3BEC1
• #A49DA2
• #867c83
• #655D62
• #433E42
• #221F21
• #000000

Tones of Honed Steel (#867c83 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #867c83, #847e82 is the less saturated color, while #867c83 is the most saturated one.

• #847e82
• #847d82
• #857d82
• #857c83
• #867c83
• #444343
• #3a3939
• #302e2f
• #262425

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #867c83;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #867c83; }

.text {color:#867c83;}

.background {background-color:#867c83;}

.border {border:1px solid #867c83;}