1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Plate Mail Metal

Color Plate Mail Metal gray (#8c8589):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Plate Mail Metal gray (#8c8589):
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 Plate Mail Metal / #8c8589

The HTML HEX code is #8c8589. The corresponding color name is "Plate Mail Metal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, 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): 5%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8c8589 has a hue of 326°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 54%. The HSV representation is 326° for hue, 5% 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) = 0.5316, U (chrominance) = 0.0028, and V (chrominance) = 0.0153.

The decimal value of the color is 9209225. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #BFBBBD for a 20% lighter version and #595457 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c8589, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6345 Kelvin (6345K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c8589 is around 547.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Plate Mail Metal (Hex: #8c8589): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8c8589, also known as Plate Mail Metal, resembles the hue found in various natural elements and objects. It evokes similarities to worn-out armor, antique metal plates, and aged iron gates. This color exudes a sense of strength and durability, reminiscent of ancient fortresses and medieval weaponry. It blends seamlessly with stone structures, such as castle walls and cobblestones, as well as works well in industrial settings, like machinery and metalwork. Plate Mail Metal captures the essence of both ancient times and industrial aesthetics, making it a versatile and captivating color choice.

Tints and Shades of #8c8589 HEX color (Plate Mail Metal)

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 #8c8589, 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
• #C6C2C4
• #A9A4A7
• #8c8589
• #696467
• #464345
• #232122
• #000000

Tones of Plate Mail Metal (#8c8589 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c8589, #878385 is the less saturated color, while #8c8589 is the most saturated one.

• #878385
• #888486
• #8a8487
• #8b8588
• #8c8589
• #484748
• #3f3e3f
• #363436
• #2c2b2c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c8589;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c8589; }

.text {color:#8c8589;}

.background {background-color:#8c8589;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c8589;}