1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Boredom

Color Boredom gray (#8c9c9c):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Boredom gray (#8c9c9c):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Boredom / #8c9c9c

The HTML HEX code is #8c9c9c. The corresponding color name is "Boredom". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 140%, Green (G): 156%, Blue (B): 156%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 10%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 39%. In the HSL color space, #8c9c9c has a hue of 180°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 58%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = -6, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 32, Z: 36. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5930, U (chrominance) = 0.0092, and V (chrominance) = -0.0386.

The decimal value of the color is 9215132. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C3CBCB for a 20% lighter version and #5A6868 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8c9c9c, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7383 Kelvin (7383K).

The approximate wavelength of #8c9c9c is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Boredom (Hex: #8c9c9c): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8c9c9c, named Boredom, bears a striking resemblance to the color of weathered slate stones. This cool and desaturated gray hue captures the essence of tranquility found in pebbles lining a secluded beach. It exudes a timeless yet subdued elegance, much like the silhouette of towering mountains on a misty morning. Boredom is reminiscent of the unassuming grace of polished river rocks, nestled among lush green foliage, inviting us to take a moment of respite and find solace in the simplicity of natures unadorned beauty.

Tints and Shades of #8c9c9c HEX color (Boredom)

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 #8c9c9c, 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
• #E2E6E6
• #C6CECE
• #A9B5B5
• #8c9c9c
• #697575
• #464E4E
• #232727
• #000000

Tones of Boredom (#8c9c9c HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8c9c9c, #879191 is the less saturated color, while #8c9c9c is the most saturated one.

• #879191
• #889494
• #8a9696
• #8b9999
• #8c9c9c
• #4d5151
• #454949
• #3c4141
• #343939

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8c9c9c;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8c9c9c; }

.text {color:#8c9c9c;}

.background {background-color:#8c9c9c;}

.border {border:1px solid #8c9c9c;}