1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Silver Blue

Color Silver Blue gray (#8a9a9a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Silver Blue gray (#8a9a9a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Silver Blue / #8a9a9a

The HTML HEX code is #8a9a9a. The corresponding color name is "Silver Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 138%, Green (G): 154%, Blue (B): 154%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 10%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #8a9a9a has a hue of 180°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 62, a* (green to red) = -6, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 31, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5852, U (chrominance) = 0.0092, and V (chrominance) = -0.0386.

The decimal value of the color is 9083546. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C0C8C8 for a 20% lighter version and #586565 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8a9a9a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7394 Kelvin (7394K).

The approximate wavelength of #8a9a9a is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Silver Blue (Hex: #8a9a9a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Silver Blue (#8a9a9a) resembles the shimmering surface of a calm lake, reflecting the bright sky above. This color evokes the tranquility of water and the vast expanse of the open sky. It also brings to mind the silvery scales of a fish gliding effortlessly through the water or the muted tones of a stormy sea. Silver Blue can be compared to the sleek metallic body of a dolphin as it gracefully leaps out of the ocean. Its cool and soothing hues make it a perfect choice for designs related to nature, water, and serenity.

Tints and Shades of #8a9a9a HEX color (Silver Blue)

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 #8a9a9a, 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
• #E2E6E6
• #C5CDCD
• #A7B3B3
• #8a9a9a
• #687474
• #454D4D
• #232727
• #000000

Tones of Silver Blue (#8a9a9a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8a9a9a, #869090 is the less saturated color, while #8a9a9a is the most saturated one.

• #869090
• #879292
• #889595
• #899797
• #8a9a9a
• #4c4f4f
• #434747
• #3a3f3f
• #323737

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8a9a9a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8a9a9a; }

.text {color:#8a9a9a;}

.background {background-color:#8a9a9a;}

.border {border:1px solid #8a9a9a;}