1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Hardware

Color Hardware gray (#8b8372):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Hardware gray (#8b8372):
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 Hardware / #8b8372

The HTML HEX code is #8b8372. The corresponding color name is "Hardware". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 139%, Green (G): 131%, Blue (B): 114%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):18%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8b8372 has a hue of 41°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 41° for hue, 18% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 10. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 23, Z: 19. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5155, U (chrominance) = -0.0337, and V (chrominance) = 0.0260.

The decimal value of the color is 9143154. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #BAB5AB for a 20% lighter version and #544F45 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8b8372, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5175 Kelvin (5175K).

The approximate wavelength of #8b8372 is around 618.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Hardware (Hex: #8b8372): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8b8372, named Hardware, is reminiscent of the rugged texture and appearance of metal hardware commonly found in construction and machinery. Its warm, earthy tones are similar to the rich patina that develops on aged brass or copper fixtures. This color could evoke images of antique door handles, vintage hinges, or weathered tools used in woodworking. Additionally, it shares similarities with the color palette of rustic industrial interiors, incorporating shades of brown, grey, and beige. Hardware brings a sense of durability, strength, and reliability to any design or visual representation.

Tints and Shades of #8b8372 HEX color (Hardware)

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 #8b8372, 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
• #C5C1B9
• #A8A295
• #8b8372
• #686256
• #464239
• #23211D
• #000000

Tones of Hardware (#8b8372 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8b8372, #878278 is the less saturated color, while #8b8372 is the most saturated one.

• #878278
• #888276
• #898275
• #8a8373
• #8b8372
• #434240
• #393836
• #2f2e2b
• #252321

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8b8372;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8b8372; }

.text {color:#8b8372;}

.background {background-color:#8b8372;}

.border {border:1px solid #8b8372;}