1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Old Amethyst

Color Old Amethyst gray (#87868f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Old Amethyst gray (#87868f):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Old Amethyst / #87868f

The HTML HEX code is #87868f. The corresponding color name is "Old Amethyst". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 135%, Green (G): 134%, Blue (B): 143%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 44%. In the HSL color space, #87868f has a hue of 247°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 54%. The HSV representation is 247° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 56% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 56, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 24, Z: 29. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5307, U (chrominance) = 0.0148, and V (chrominance) = -0.0011.

The decimal value of the color is 8881807. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #BBBABF for a 20% lighter version and #54535A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #87868f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7150 Kelvin (7150K).

The approximate wavelength of #87868f is around 465.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Old Amethyst (Hex: #87868f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Old Amethyst (#87868f) is a cool-toned color that shares similarities with twilight skies. It embodies the mysterious and calming essence of dusk, reminiscent of the transition between day and night. This hue can also be compared to dusk-lit lakes, evoking a tranquil ambiance under a fading sun. Its reminiscent of vintage amethyst gemstones, suggesting a touch of elegance and antiquity. This colors subdued and faded nature lends itself to a variety of applications, such as sophisticated branding or creating a serene atmosphere in interior design.

Tints and Shades of #87868f HEX color (Old Amethyst)

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 #87868f, 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
• #E1E1E3
• #C3C3C7
• #A5A4AB
• #87868f
• #65656B
• #444348
• #222224
• #000000

Tones of Old Amethyst (#87868f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #87868f, #848489 is the less saturated color, while #87868f is the most saturated one.

• #848489
• #85848b
• #86858c
• #86858e
• #87868f
• #48484a
• #3f3f41
• #363638
• #2c2c2f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #87868f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #87868f; }

.text {color:#87868f;}

.background {background-color:#87868f;}

.border {border:1px solid #87868f;}