1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dried Basil

Color Dried Basil gray (#898973):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dried Basil gray (#898973):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Dried Basil / #898973

The HTML HEX code is #898973. The corresponding color name is "Dried Basil". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 137%, Green (G): 137%, Blue (B): 115%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):16%, Black (K): 46%. In the HSL color space, #898973 has a hue of 60°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 49%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 54% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 57, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 12. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 24, Z: 20. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5274, U (chrominance) = -0.0376, and V (chrominance) = 0.0086.

The decimal value of the color is 9013619. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #B7B7A9 for a 20% lighter version and #515143 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #898973, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5377 Kelvin (5377K).

The approximate wavelength of #898973 is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dried Basil (Hex: #898973): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dried Basil (#898973) is a warm and earthy color that resembles the rustic tones of fallen leaves and dried herbs. It evokes a sense of nature and organic elements, similar to the color of aged bark or a weathered wooden fence. This hue also brings to mind the muted tones of a dried grass field in the late autumn or the subtle hues found in a dry, rocky landscape. Its natural and understated beauty makes it a versatile choice for designs that aim for a calming and grounded aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #898973 HEX color (Dried Basil)

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 #898973, 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
• #E2E2DC
• #C4C4B9
• #A7A796
• #898973
• #676756
• #45453A
• #22221D
• #000000

Tones of Dried Basil (#898973 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #898973, #858578 is the less saturated color, while #898973 is the most saturated one.

• #858578
• #868677
• #878776
• #888874
• #898973
• #434340
• #393936
• #2e2e2b
• #242421

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #898973;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #898973; }

.text {color:#898973;}

.background {background-color:#898973;}

.border {border:1px solid #898973;}