1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Blue Dusk

Color Blue Dusk gray (#8c959d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Blue Dusk gray (#8c959d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Blue Dusk / #8c959d

The HTML HEX code is #8c959d. The corresponding color name is "Blue Dusk". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 149%, Blue (B): 157%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 11%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #8c959d has a hue of 208°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 58%. The HSV representation is 208° for hue, 11% for saturation, and 62% 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) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 30, Z: 36. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5773, U (chrominance) = 0.0189, and V (chrominance) = -0.0248.

The decimal value of the color is 9213341. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C2C7CB for a 20% lighter version and #596169 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c959d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7655 Kelvin (7655K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c959d is around 486.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Blue Dusk (Hex: #8c959d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8c959d, also known as Blue Dusk, bears resemblance to the serene twilight sky on a calm evening. This shade echoes the softness of a tranquil horizon as the daylight gently fades away. It reflects the hushed atmosphere of dusk, blending hues of blue and gray. Blue Dusk can be compared to the subtle color of the ocean during a calm day or the muted tones of a mountain range in the distance. In nature, it aligns with the feathers of certain bird species, such as the Blue Jay or the Common Grackle, adding a touch of elegance to their plumage.

Tints and Shades of #8c959d HEX color (Blue Dusk)

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 #8c959d, 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
• #E2E5E7
• #C6CACE
• #A9B0B6
• #8c959d
• #697076
• #464B4F
• #232527
• #000000

Tones of Blue Dusk (#8c959d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c959d, #878d91 is the less saturated color, while #8c959d is the most saturated one.

• #878d91
• #888f94
• #8a9197
• #8b939a
• #8c959d
• #4d4f51
• #454749
• #3c3f42
• #34373a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c959d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c959d; }

.text {color:#8c959d;}

.background {background-color:#8c959d;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c959d;}