1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Zinc Luster

Color Zinc Luster gray (#8c8373):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Zinc Luster gray (#8c8373):
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 Zinc Luster / #8c8373

The HTML HEX code is #8c8373. The corresponding color name is "Zinc Luster". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 131%, Blue (B): 115%. 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, #8c8373 has a hue of 38°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 38° 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) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 10. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 23, Z: 20. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5171, U (chrominance) = -0.0325, and V (chrominance) = 0.0280.

The decimal value of the color is 9208691. 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 #8c8373, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5168 Kelvin (5168K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c8373 is around 624.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Zinc Luster (Hex: #8c8373): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Zinc Luster (#8c8373) resembles the shade of a weathered metal, mimicking the sleek sheen of zinc and its natural lustrous quality. This soft, earthy color evokes the timeless elegance of aged silverware, creating a sophisticated atmosphere. It reflects the resilience and durability of the mineral zinc, providing a subtle touch of industrial charm to any design. Zinc Luster pairs effortlessly with muted tones and is ideal for interior spaces, architectural accents, and minimalist compositions. Achieve a modern aesthetic reminiscent of this rich, metallic hue by incorporating Zinc Luster into your design palette.

Tints and Shades of #8c8373 HEX color (Zinc Luster)

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 #8c8373, 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
• #C6C1B9
• #A9A296
• #8c8373
• #696256
• #46423A
• #23211D
• #000000

Tones of Zinc Luster (#8c8373 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c8373, #878278 is the less saturated color, while #8c8373 is the most saturated one.

• #878278
• #888277
• #8a8276
• #8b8374
• #8c8373
• #444341
• #3a3937
• #302e2c
• #262422

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c8373;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c8373; }

.text {color:#8c8373;}

.background {background-color:#8c8373;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c8373;}