1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Flint Shard

Color Flint Shard gray (#8f9395):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Flint Shard gray (#8f9395):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Flint Shard / #8f9395

The HTML HEX code is #8f9395. The corresponding color name is "Flint Shard". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 143%, Green (G): 147%, Blue (B): 149%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 4%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 42%. In the HSL color space, #8f9395 has a hue of 200°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 200° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 58% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 61, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 29, Z: 33. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5727, U (chrominance) = 0.0057, and V (chrominance) = -0.0104.

The decimal value of the color is 9409429. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C3C5C6 for a 20% lighter version and #5C5F61 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8f9395, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6871 Kelvin (6871K).

The approximate wavelength of #8f9395 is around 490.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Flint Shard (Hex: #8f9395): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8f9395, known as Flint Shard, bears a striking resemblance to the weathered grey of a smooth river stone. This color evokes a sense of durability and age, much like the flint used by our ancestors to create tools and weapons. It also echoes the hue of a steel blade, portraying strength and resilience. Another comparison can be made to the cool greys found in industrial materials such as concrete or metal, providing a modern and sleek aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #8f9395 HEX color (Flint Shard)

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 #8f9395, 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
• #E3E4E5
• #C7C9CA
• #ABAEB0
• #8f9395
• #6B6E70
• #484A4B
• #242525
• #000000

Tones of Flint Shard (#8f9395 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8f9395, #898b8d is the less saturated color, while #8f9395 is the most saturated one.

• #898b8d
• #8b8d8f
• #8c8f91
• #8e9193
• #8f9395
• #4d4e4e
• #454546
• #3c3d3e
• #343435

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8f9395;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8f9395; }

.text {color:#8f9395;}

.background {background-color:#8f9395;}

.border {border:1px solid #8f9395;}