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

Color Poised Taupe gray (#8c7e78):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Poised Taupe gray (#8c7e78):
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 Poised Taupe / #8c7e78

The HTML HEX code is #8c7e78. The corresponding color name is "Poised Taupe". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 126%, Blue (B): 120%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 10%, Yellow (Y):14%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8c7e78 has a hue of 18°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 51%. The HSV representation is 18° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 54, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 22, Z: 21. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5079, U (chrominance) = -0.0183, and V (chrominance) = 0.0361.

The decimal value of the color is 9207416. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #996666. Variations of the colour are #BBB3AF for a 20% lighter version and #554D49 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c7e78, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5319 Kelvin (5319K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c7e78 is around 664.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Poised Taupe (Hex: #8c7e78): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Poised Taupe (#8c7e78) is a versatile color reminiscent of natural elements and common objects. With certainty, it embodies the warmth of rich soil and the texture of weathered tree bark. This elegant hue evokes the tranquility of a misty morning amidst a forest, exuding an earthy sophistication. Poised Taupes subtle complexity mirrors the timeless appeal of well-worn leather, seamlessly blending elegance and durability. Just as a pebble rests on the banks of a serene river, this color effortlessly communicates a sense of calm balance.

Tints and Shades of #8c7e78 HEX color (Poised Taupe)

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 #8c7e78, 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
• #E2DFDD
• #C6BFBC
• #A99E9A
• #8c7e78
• #695F5A
• #463F3C
• #23201E
• #000000

Tones of Poised Taupe (#8c7e78 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c7e78, #877f7b is the less saturated color, while #8c7e78 is the most saturated one.

• #877f7b
• #887f7a
• #8a7e7a
• #8b7e79
• #8c7e78
• #454343
• #3b3939
• #322f2e
• #282524

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c7e78;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c7e78; }

.text {color:#8c7e78;}

.background {background-color:#8c7e78;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c7e78;}