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

Color Natural Steel gray (#8a8287):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Natural Steel gray (#8a8287):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Natural Steel / #8a8287

The HTML HEX code is #8a8287. The corresponding color name is "Natural Steel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 138%, Green (G): 130%, Blue (B): 135%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 46%. In the HSL color space, #8a8287 has a hue of 322°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 53%. The HSV representation is 322° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 54% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 23, Z: 26. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5214, U (chrominance) = 0.0039, and V (chrominance) = 0.0173.

The decimal value of the color is 9077383. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #BCB8BB for a 20% lighter version and #575255 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8a8287, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6348 Kelvin (6348K).

The approximate wavelength of #8a8287 is around 529.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Natural Steel (Hex: #8a8287): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Natural Steel (#8a8287) resembles the cool, metallic grayish hue of oxidized iron. This color evokes the rugged strength and durability found in natural elements such as weathered rocks, industrial machinery, and even stormy skies. It exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, akin to polished silverware or sleek architectural design. Natural Steel can be a versatile and timeless choice, seamlessly blending with various color palettes and providing a modern, industrial aesthetic. Incorporating this color in web design or branding can convey a sense of professionalism and evoke a connection to robust materials and structures.

Tints and Shades of #8a8287 HEX color (Natural 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 #8a8287, 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
• #E2E0E1
• #C5C1C3
• #A7A1A5
• #8a8287
• #686265
• #454144
• #232122
• #000000

Tones of Natural Steel (#8a8287 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8a8287, #868184 is the less saturated color, while #8a8287 is the most saturated one.

• #868184
• #878185
• #888286
• #898286
• #8a8287
• #474646
• #3e3c3d
• #343233
• #2b292a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8a8287;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8a8287; }

.text {color:#8a8287;}

.background {background-color:#8a8287;}

.border {border:1px solid #8a8287;}