1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Faded Orchid

Color Faded Orchid gray (#887383):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Faded Orchid gray (#887383):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Faded Orchid / #887383

The HTML HEX code is #887383. The corresponding color name is "Faded Orchid". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 136%, Green (G): 115%, Blue (B): 131%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 15%, Yellow (Y):4%, Black (K): 47%. In the HSL color space, #887383 has a hue of 314°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 49%. The HSV representation is 314° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 53% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = 11, and b* (blue to yellow) = -6. The XYZ representation is X: 20, Y: 19, Z: 24. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4828, U (chrominance) = 0.0152, and V (chrominance) = 0.0444.

The decimal value of the color is 8942467. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996699. Variations of the colour are #B6AAB3 for a 20% lighter version and #50444D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #887383, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6244 Kelvin (6244K).

The approximate wavelength of #887383 is around 493.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Faded Orchid (Hex: #887383): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Faded Orchid, with its hex color #887383, resembles the delicate petals of a wilted wildflower. This muted shade of purple-grey evokes a sense of tranquility, reminiscent of a misty morning in a remote forest. It beautifully mirrors the subtle hues found in a forgotten garden, as if nature itself had gently faded its vibrant colors over time. Soothing and understated, Faded Orchid whispers of forgotten elegance, like the soft folds of an antique silk ribbon or the delicate veins of a weathered leaf. This color embodies the quiet beauty of the natural world, an ethereal reminder of the passing seasons.

Tints and Shades of #887383 HEX color (Faded Orchid)

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 #887383, 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
• #E1DCE0
• #C4B9C1
• #A696A2
• #887383
• #665662
• #443A42
• #221D21
• #000000

Tones of Faded Orchid (#887383 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #887383, #857882 is the less saturated color, while #887383 is the most saturated one.

• #857882
• #867782
• #867682
• #877483
• #887383
• #424042
• #383638
• #2e2b2e
• #232123

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #887383;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #887383; }

.text {color:#887383;}

.background {background-color:#887383;}

.border {border:1px solid #887383;}