1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Seal Grey

Color Seal Grey gray (#8a9098):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Seal Grey gray (#8a9098):
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 Seal Grey / #8a9098

The HTML HEX code is #8a9098. The corresponding color name is "Seal Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 138%, Green (G): 144%, Blue (B): 152%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 9%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #8a9098 has a hue of 214°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 214° for hue, 9% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 26, Y: 28, Z: 34. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5612, U (chrominance) = 0.0171, and V (chrominance) = -0.0176.

The decimal value of the color is 9080984. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C1C4C8 for a 20% lighter version and #595E64 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8a9098, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7491 Kelvin (7491K).

The approximate wavelength of #8a9098 is around 483.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Seal Grey (Hex: #8a9098): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Seal Grey (#8a9098) is a cool-toned color that resembles the sleek fur of a harbor seal diving into the shimmering waters of the ocean. It captures the essence of tranquility and sophistication found in the misty, rocky shores along the coastlines. This color evokes a sense of elegance and mystery, similar to the velvety feathers of a barn owl silently gliding through the night sky. Seal Grey can also be likened to the smooth graphite of a well-crafted pencil, bringing a touch of refinement to any design or fashion statement.

Tints and Shades of #8a9098 HEX color (Seal Grey)

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 #8a9098, 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
• #E2E3E5
• #C5C8CC
• #A7ACB2
• #8a9098
• #686C72
• #45484C
• #232426
• #000000

Tones of Seal Grey (#8a9098 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8a9098, #868a8e is the less saturated color, while #8a9098 is the most saturated one.

• #868a8e
• #878b91
• #888d93
• #898e96
• #8a9098
• #4b4d4f
• #424547
• #3a3c3e
• #313436

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8a9098;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8a9098; }

.text {color:#8a9098;}

.background {background-color:#8a9098;}

.border {border:1px solid #8a9098;}