1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Boulder Creek

Color Boulder Creek gray (#8c9496):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Boulder Creek gray (#8c9496):
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 Boulder Creek / #8c9496

The HTML HEX code is #8c9496. The corresponding color name is "Boulder Creek". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 148%, Blue (B): 150%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 7%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 41%. In the HSL color space, #8c9496 has a hue of 192°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 192° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 61, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 29, Z: 33. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5719, U (chrominance) = 0.0080, and V (chrominance) = -0.0201.

The decimal value of the color is 9213078. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C1C6C7 for a 20% lighter version and #5A6163 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c9496, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7106 Kelvin (7106K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c9496 is around 494.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Boulder Creek (Hex: #8c9496): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8c9496, named Boulder Creek, resembles the cool, tranquil tones found in a rocky mountain stream. This color evokes the smoothness and elegance of polished pebbles glistening under the gentle flow of water. Boulder Creeks grayish-blue hue captures the essence of serenity, reflecting the peacefulness of nature. It shares similarities with weathered stones, misty mornings, and cascading waterfalls. Just as Boulder Creek effortlessly blends with its surroundings, it seamlessly integrates into modern digital designs, creating a sense of calm and sophistication.

Tints and Shades of #8c9496 HEX color (Boulder Creek)

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 #8c9496, 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
• #C6CACB
• #A9AFB0
• #8c9496
• #696F71
• #464A4B
• #232526
• #000000

Tones of Boulder Creek (#8c9496 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c9496, #878c8d is the less saturated color, while #8c9496 is the most saturated one.

• #878c8d
• #888e8f
• #8a9092
• #8b9294
• #8c9496
• #4c4e4e
• #434546
• #3a3d3e
• #323435

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c9496;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c9496; }

.text {color:#8c9496;}

.background {background-color:#8c9496;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c9496;}