1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Pier

Color Pier gray (#88857d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pier gray (#88857d):
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 Pier / #88857d

The HTML HEX code is #88857d. The corresponding color name is "Pier". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 136%, Green (G): 133%, Blue (B): 125%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):8%, Black (K): 47%. In the HSL color space, #88857d has a hue of 44°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 51%. The HSV representation is 44° for hue, 8% for saturation, and 53% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 56, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 23, Z: 23. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5215, U (chrominance) = -0.0154, and V (chrominance) = 0.0104.

The decimal value of the color is 8947069. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #B8B6B2 for a 20% lighter version and #52514C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #88857d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5844 Kelvin (5844K).

The approximate wavelength of #88857d is around 612.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pier (Hex: #88857d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #88857d, also known as Pier, resembles the textured surface of weathered driftwood found along the shore. Its muted gray-brown hue encapsulates the rustic charm of a seaside pier, evoking images of weathered wooden planks glistening under the sunlight. This color exudes a sense of tranquility and nostalgia, reminiscent of peaceful walks along the coast, the sound of crashing waves, and the salty tang of sea air. It perfectly complements coastal-themed designs, natural-inspired palettes, and organic aesthetics.

Tints and Shades of #88857d HEX color (Pier)

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 #88857d, 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
• #E1E1DF
• #C4C2BE
• #A6A49E
• #88857d
• #66645E
• #44433F
• #22211F
• #000000

Tones of Pier (#88857d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #88857d, #85837e is the less saturated color, while #88857d is the most saturated one.

• #85837e
• #86847e
• #86847e
• #87857d
• #88857d
• #454543
• #3b3b39
• #32312f
• #282725

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #88857d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #88857d; }

.text {color:#88857d;}

.background {background-color:#88857d;}

.border {border:1px solid #88857d;}