1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Grisaille

Color Grisaille gray (#91979f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Grisaille gray (#91979f):
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 Grisaille / #91979f

The HTML HEX code is #91979f. The corresponding color name is "Grisaille". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 145%, Green (G): 151%, Blue (B): 159%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 9%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #91979f has a hue of 214°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 214° for hue, 9% 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: 29, Y: 31, Z: 37. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5887, U (chrominance) = 0.0171, and V (chrominance) = -0.0176.

The decimal value of the color is 9541535. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C8CCD0 for a 20% lighter version and #5F656D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #91979f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7444 Kelvin (7444K).

The approximate wavelength of #91979f is around 483.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Grisaille (Hex: #91979f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Grisaille (#91979f), a color that resembles the somber hues of overcast skies, concrete walls, and aged architectural elements. Its resemblance to rough-hewn stones and weathered metals gives it a quality reminiscent of Industrial Revolution-era factories, while also evoking the subtle reflections of calm waters at twilight. This color captures the essence of urban landscapes, offering a timeless and sophisticated touch to designs where a sense of quiet strength and industrial elegance is desired. Utilize Grisaille to add depth and character to websites, logos, and branding materials in industries such as architecture, interior design, and corporate environments.

Tints and Shades of #91979f HEX color (Grisaille)

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 #91979f, 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
• #E4E5E7
• #C8CBCF
• #ADB1B7
• #91979f
• #6D7177
• #494C50
• #242628
• #000000

Tones of Grisaille (#91979f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #91979f, #8a8e93 is the less saturated color, while #91979f is the most saturated one.

• #8a8e93
• #8c9096
• #8e9299
• #8f959c
• #91979f
• #4f5153
• #47494c
• #3f4144
• #37393d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #91979f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #91979f; }

.text {color:#91979f;}

.background {background-color:#91979f;}

.border {border:1px solid #91979f;}