1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Zodiac

Color Zodiac gray (#8b9196):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Zodiac gray (#8b9196):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Zodiac / #8b9196

The HTML HEX code is #8b9196. The corresponding color name is "Zodiac". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 139%, Green (G): 145%, Blue (B): 150%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 7%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 41%. In the HSL color space, #8b9196 has a hue of 207°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 207° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 26, Y: 28, Z: 33. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5638, U (chrominance) = 0.0120, and V (chrominance) = -0.0164.

The decimal value of the color is 9146774. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C1C5C7 for a 20% lighter version and #5A5F63 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8b9196, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7230 Kelvin (7230K).

The approximate wavelength of #8b9196 is around 486.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Zodiac (Hex: #8b9196): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Zodiac (#8b9196) resembles the polished surface of a smooth stone, reminiscent of pebbles found on a tranquil riverbank or a peaceful seaside. Its muted silver-gray hue evokes a sense of serenity and tranquility, akin to the misty morning fog drifting across a calm lake. This color is also reminiscent of the worn patina of antique silverware, adding a touch of sophistication and elegance to any visual composition. In nature, Zodiac can be found in the velvety petals of lavender flowers or the subtle variations in the feathers of a majestic gray heron.

Tints and Shades of #8b9196 HEX color (Zodiac)

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 #8b9196, 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
• #E2E4E5
• #C5C8CB
• #A8ADB0
• #8b9196
• #686D71
• #46494B
• #232426
• #000000

Tones of Zodiac (#8b9196 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8b9196, #878a8d is the less saturated color, while #8b9196 is the most saturated one.

• #878a8d
• #888c8f
• #898e92
• #8a8f94
• #8b9196
• #4b4d4e
• #424546
• #3a3c3e
• #313435

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8b9196;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8b9196; }

.text {color:#8b9196;}

.background {background-color:#8b9196;}

.border {border:1px solid #8b9196;}