1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Nile Clay

Color Nile Clay gray (#8b8174):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Nile Clay gray (#8b8174):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Nile Clay / #8b8174

The HTML HEX code is #8b8174. The corresponding color name is "Nile Clay". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 139%, Green (G): 129%, Blue (B): 116%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):17%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8b8174 has a hue of 34°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 34° for hue, 17% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 8. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 22, Z: 20. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5118, U (chrominance) = -0.0280, and V (chrominance) = 0.0292.

The decimal value of the color is 9142644. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #B9B3AC for a 20% lighter version and #534D46 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8b8174, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5229 Kelvin (5229K).

The approximate wavelength of #8b8174 is around 632.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Nile Clay (Hex: #8b8174): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Nile Clay (#8b8174) resembles the rich blend of earthy tones found in the banks of the Nile River. This warm, muted gray-brown shade evokes images of rough, textured clay pottery and ancient structures. Nile Clay embodies the essence of organic elements, reflecting the natural hues of riverbed sediment, weathered stones, and sun-baked terracotta. This versatile color is reminiscent of sunsets over the desert dunes, adding a touch of warmth and grounding to any visual composition.

Tints and Shades of #8b8174 HEX color (Nile Clay)

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 #8b8174, 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
• #E2E0DC
• #C5C0BA
• #A8A197
• #8b8174
• #686157
• #46413A
• #23201D
• #000000

Tones of Nile Clay (#8b8174 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8b8174, #878179 is the less saturated color, while #8b8174 is the most saturated one.

• #878179
• #888178
• #898176
• #8a8175
• #8b8174
• #444341
• #3a3937
• #302e2c
• #262422

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8b8174;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8b8174; }

.text {color:#8b8174;}

.background {background-color:#8b8174;}

.border {border:1px solid #8b8174;}