1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Aluminum Silver

Color Aluminum Silver gray (#8c8d91):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Aluminum Silver gray (#8c8d91):
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 Aluminum Silver / #8c8d91

The HTML HEX code is #8c8d91. The corresponding color name is "Aluminum Silver". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 141%, Blue (B): 145%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 3%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 43%. In the HSL color space, #8c8d91 has a hue of 228°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 56%. The HSV representation is 228° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 57% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 59, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 25, Y: 27, Z: 31. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5536, U (chrominance) = 0.0074, and V (chrominance) = -0.0040.

The decimal value of the color is 9211281. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C1C1C3 for a 20% lighter version and #5A5B5E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c8d91, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6848 Kelvin (6848K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c8d91 is around 476.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Aluminum Silver (Hex: #8c8d91): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Aluminum Silver (#8c8d91) resembles the color of well-worn metal surfaces, specifically weathered aluminum. It shares the same cool and muted tone as aged aluminum, which is commonly seen in industrial settings or construction sites. This color evokes a sense of durability and reliability, much like aluminum itself, known for its strength and resistance to corrosion. Other objects that could have a similar hue include old appliances, car parts, or metallic home decor.

Tints and Shades of #8c8d91 HEX color (Aluminum Silver)

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 #8c8d91, 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
• #E2E3E4
• #C6C6C8
• #A9AAAD
• #8c8d91
• #696A6D
• #464749
• #232324
• #000000

Tones of Aluminum Silver (#8c8d91 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c8d91, #87888a is the less saturated color, while #8c8d91 is the most saturated one.

• #87888a
• #88898c
• #8a8a8e
• #8b8c8f
• #8c8d91
• #4b4b4c
• #424243
• #3a3a3a
• #313132

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c8d91;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c8d91; }

.text {color:#8c8d91;}

.background {background-color:#8c8d91;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c8d91;}