1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dusky Grouse

Color Dusky Grouse gray (#8e969e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dusky Grouse gray (#8e969e):
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 Dusky Grouse / #8e969e

The HTML HEX code is #8e969e. The corresponding color name is "Dusky Grouse". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 142%, Green (G): 150%, Blue (B): 158%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 10%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #8e969e has a hue of 210°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 59%. The HSV representation is 210° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 62, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 30, Z: 37. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5824, U (chrominance) = 0.0183, and V (chrominance) = -0.0224.

The decimal value of the color is 9344670. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C5C9CE for a 20% lighter version and #5B636B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8e969e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7582 Kelvin (7582K).

The approximate wavelength of #8e969e is around 485.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dusky Grouse (Hex: #8e969e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8e969e, also known as Dusky Grouse, resembles the color of the feathers found on the Dusky Grouse bird, a large game bird native to North America. This color is a grayish-blue hue with a hint of lavender. It mimics the soft, muted tones of the birds plumage, which helps it blend into its natural environment. The Dusky Grouse color can evoke a sense of tranquility and serenity, akin to the peacefulness of being surrounded by nature. It is a versatile color that can be used to create a calming and sophisticated atmosphere in various design applications.

Tints and Shades of #8e969e HEX color (Dusky Grouse)

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 #8e969e, 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
• #E3E5E7
• #C7CBCF
• #AAB0B6
• #8e969e
• #6B7177
• #474B4F
• #242628
• #000000

Tones of Dusky Grouse (#8e969e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8e969e, #888d92 is the less saturated color, while #8e969e is the most saturated one.

• #888d92
• #8a8f95
• #8b9298
• #8d949b
• #8e969e
• #4e5052
• #45484b
• #3d4043
• #34383c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8e969e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8e969e; }

.text {color:#8e969e;}

.background {background-color:#8e969e;}

.border {border:1px solid #8e969e;}