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

Color Taupe Grey gray (#8b8589):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Taupe Grey gray (#8b8589):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Taupe Grey / #8b8589

The HTML HEX code is #8b8589. The corresponding color name is "Taupe Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 139%, Green (G): 133%, Blue (B): 137%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8b8589 has a hue of 320°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 53%. The HSV representation is 320° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 56, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 24, Y: 24, Z: 27. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5304, U (chrominance) = 0.0034, and V (chrominance) = 0.0129.

The decimal value of the color is 9143689. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #BCB8BB for a 20% lighter version and #575255 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8b8589, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6409 Kelvin (6409K).

The approximate wavelength of #8b8589 is around 520.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Taupe Grey (Hex: #8b8589): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#8b8589, also known as Taupe Grey, is a color that resembles the earthy tones found in nature. It is reminiscent of weathered tree bark or the rough texture of rock formations. This muted shade can also be likened to the color of dried autumn leaves or the soft, neutral hues of sandy beaches. Taupe Grey brings to mind the natural elements of the world, creating a sense of harmony and tranquility.

Tints and Shades of #8b8589 HEX color (Taupe 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 #8b8589, 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
• #E2E1E2
• #C5C2C4
• #A8A4A7
• #8b8589
• #686467
• #464345
• #232122
• #000000

Tones of Taupe Grey (#8b8589 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8b8589, #878385 is the less saturated color, while #8b8589 is the most saturated one.

• #878385
• #888486
• #898487
• #8a8588
• #8b8589
• #484748
• #3f3e3e
• #363435
• #2c2b2b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8b8589;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8b8589; }

.text {color:#8b8589;}

.background {background-color:#8b8589;}

.border {border:1px solid #8b8589;}