1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Evening Fog

Color Evening Fog gray (#8c9997):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Evening Fog gray (#8c9997):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Evening Fog / #8c9997

The HTML HEX code is #8c9997. The corresponding color name is "Evening Fog". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 151%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 8%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #8c9997 has a hue of 171°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 171° for hue, 8% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 62, a* (green to red) = -5, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 31, Z: 34. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5839, U (chrominance) = 0.0041, and V (chrominance) = -0.0306.

The decimal value of the color is 9214359. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C1C8C7 for a 20% lighter version and #596462 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c9997, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7085 Kelvin (7085K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c9997 is around 504.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Evening Fog (Hex: #8c9997): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Evening Fog (#8c9997) is a color that resembles the muted tones of dusk settling over a serene landscape. It evokes a sense of calmness, tranquility, and quietude. This color can be compared to the soft, ethereal hues of a misty evening, creating an atmosphere of mystery and introspection. It shares similarities with elements such as a gentle fog creeping across a mountain range, the subtle blending of colors as the sun sets, or the delicate shades of a pebble-strewn beach. Evening Fog encapsulates the beauty of natures transitions and invites a moment of reflection.

Tints and Shades of #8c9997 HEX color (Evening Fog)

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 #8c9997, 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
• #E2E6E5
• #C6CCCB
• #A9B3B1
• #8c9997
• #697371
• #464D4C
• #232626
• #000000

Tones of Evening Fog (#8c9997 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c9997, #878f8e is the less saturated color, while #8c9997 is the most saturated one.

• #878f8e
• #889290
• #8a9492
• #8b9795
• #8c9997
• #4c4f4f
• #444747
• #3b3f3e
• #333736

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c9997;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c9997; }

.text {color:#8c9997;}

.background {background-color:#8c9997;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c9997;}