1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Letter Grey

Color Letter Grey gray (#8f8f8b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Letter Grey gray (#8f8f8b):
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 Letter Grey / #8f8f8b

The HTML HEX code is #8f8f8b. The corresponding color name is "Letter Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 143%, Green (G): 143%, Blue (B): 139%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):3%, Black (K): 44%. In the HSL color space, #8f8f8b has a hue of 60°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 55%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 56% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 59, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 26, Y: 27, Z: 28. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5590, U (chrominance) = -0.0068, and V (chrominance) = 0.0016.

The decimal value of the color is 9408395. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C1C1BE for a 20% lighter version and #5B5B57 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8f8f8b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6256 Kelvin (6256K).

The approximate wavelength of #8f8f8b is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Letter Grey (Hex: #8f8f8b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Letter Grey(#8f8f8b) is a color that strongly resembles the subdued tones of weathered stones. This hue mirrors the natural patina of ancient architecture, such as medieval castles or ancient ruins. It also brings to mind rocky seashores, where waves have gradually eroded the shorelines, leaving behind a mixture of pebbles and sand. The colors similarity to these natural elements evokes a sense of timelessness and adds a touch of sophistication to any design.

Tints and Shades of #8f8f8b HEX color (Letter Grey)

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 #8f8f8b, 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
• #E3E3E2
• #C7C7C5
• #ABABA8
• #8f8f8b
• #6B6B68
• #484846
• #242423
• #000000

Tones of Letter Grey (#8f8f8b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8f8f8b, #898987 is the less saturated color, while #8f8f8b is the most saturated one.

• #898987
• #8b8b88
• #8c8c89
• #8e8e8a
• #8f8f8b
• #4b4b4a
• #424241
• #3a3a38
• #31312f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8f8f8b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8f8f8b; }

.text {color:#8f8f8b;}

.background {background-color:#8f8f8b;}

.border {border:1px solid #8f8f8b;}