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

Color Provence Blue gray (#8a9c99):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Provence Blue gray (#8a9c99):
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 Provence Blue / #8a9c99

The HTML HEX code is #8a9c99. The corresponding color name is "Provence Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 138%, Green (G): 156%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 12%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 39%. In the HSL color space, #8a9c99 has a hue of 170°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 58%. The HSV representation is 170° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = -7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 31, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5893, U (chrominance) = 0.0053, and V (chrominance) = -0.0422.

The decimal value of the color is 9084057. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C2CBCA for a 20% lighter version and #596966 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8a9c99, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7275 Kelvin (7275K).

The approximate wavelength of #8a9c99 is around 505.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Provence Blue (Hex: #8a9c99): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#8a9c99, also known as Provence Blue, resembles the calm and serene waters of a secluded forest lake. This muted shade of blue-green captures the essence of tranquility found in nature. It evokes images of lush foliages reflected on the waters surface, creating a harmonious and peaceful scene. In its presence, one may sense the gentle rustling of leaves and the soft whispers of a gentle breeze. Like the Provence region in France, this color carries an aura of elegance and sophistication, reminiscent of lavender fields and historic châteaux.

Tints and Shades of #8a9c99 HEX color (Provence 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 #8a9c99, 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
• #C5CECC
• #A7B5B3
• #8a9c99
• #687573
• #454E4D
• #232726
• #000000

Tones of Provence Blue (#8a9c99 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8a9c99, #86918f is the less saturated color, while #8a9c99 is the most saturated one.

• #86918f
• #879492
• #889694
• #899997
• #8a9c99
• #4c514f
• #434947
• #3a413f
• #323937

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8a9c99;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8a9c99; }

.text {color:#8a9c99;}

.background {background-color:#8a9c99;}

.border {border:1px solid #8a9c99;}