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

Color Steely Grey gray (#90979b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Steely Grey gray (#90979b):
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 Steely Grey / #90979b

The HTML HEX code is #90979b. The corresponding color name is "Steely Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 144%, Green (G): 151%, Blue (B): 155%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 7%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 39%. In the HSL color space, #90979b has a hue of 202°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 59%. The HSV representation is 202° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 62, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 30, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5857, U (chrominance) = 0.0109, and V (chrominance) = -0.0185.

The decimal value of the color is 9475995. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C7CACC for a 20% lighter version and #5E6568 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #90979b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7185 Kelvin (7185K).

The approximate wavelength of #90979b is around 489.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Steely Grey (Hex: #90979b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #90979b, known as Steely Grey, resembles the color of weathered, iron-rich rocks found near coastal areas. Its cool, muted tone evokes the image of pebbles scattered along a shore, creating a calming and natural ambiance. Steely Grey also bears resemblance to the feathers of certain sea birds, like seagulls and cormorants, as they reflect the light against their sleek bodies. Its neutrality allows it to blend seamlessly with other colors, making it suitable for various design applications, from modern interiors to corporate branding.

Tints and Shades of #90979b HEX color (Steely 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 #90979b, 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
• #E3E5E6
• #C8CBCD
• #ACB1B4
• #90979b
• #6C7174
• #484C4E
• #242627
• #000000

Tones of Steely Grey (#90979b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #90979b, #8a8e90 is the less saturated color, while #90979b is the most saturated one.

• #8a8e90
• #8b9093
• #8d9296
• #8e9598
• #90979b
• #4e5051
• #464849
• #3e4042
• #35383a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #90979b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #90979b; }

.text {color:#90979b;}

.background {background-color:#90979b;}

.border {border:1px solid #90979b;}