1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Wild Dove

Color Wild Dove gray (#8b8c89):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Wild Dove gray (#8b8c89):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Wild Dove / #8b8c89

The HTML HEX code is #8b8c89. The corresponding color name is "Wild Dove". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 139%, Green (G): 140%, Blue (B): 137%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8b8c89 has a hue of 80°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 54%. The HSV representation is 80° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 58, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 25, Y: 26, Z: 27. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5465, U (chrominance) = -0.0045, and V (chrominance) = -0.0012.

The decimal value of the color is 9145481. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #BDBDBC for a 20% lighter version and #575856 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8b8c89, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6368 Kelvin (6368K).

The approximate wavelength of #8b8c89 is around 563.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Wild Dove (Hex: #8b8c89): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Wild Dove (#8b8c89) resembles the cool tones of a misty morning. Its similarity to fog envelops a sense of mystery and tranquility. This color also aligns with smooth river pebbles, showcasing a sense of calmness and natural beauty. Wild Dove is reminiscent of weathered stones found in old cobblestone streets, hinting at history and durability. It is a versatile shade that can be paired with rich earth tones or vibrant hues to create a sophisticated and elegant ambiance.

Tints and Shades of #8b8c89 HEX color (Wild Dove)

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 #8b8c89, 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
• #E2E2E2
• #C5C6C4
• #A8A9A7
• #8b8c89
• #686967
• #464645
• #232322
• #000000

Tones of Wild Dove (#8b8c89 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8b8c89, #878785 is the less saturated color, while #8b8c89 is the most saturated one.

• #878785
• #888886
• #898a87
• #8a8b88
• #8b8c89
• #494949
• #404040
• #373736
• #2e2e2d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8b8c89;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8b8c89; }

.text {color:#8b8c89;}

.background {background-color:#8b8c89;}

.border {border:1px solid #8b8c89;}