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

Color African Grey gray (#939899):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to African Grey gray (#939899):
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 African Grey / #939899

The HTML HEX code is #939899. The corresponding color name is "African Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 147%, Green (G): 152%, Blue (B): 153%. 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): 40%. In the HSL color space, #939899 has a hue of 190°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 59%. The HSV representation is 190° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 60% 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) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 31, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5907, U (chrominance) = 0.0046, and V (chrominance) = -0.0125.

The decimal value of the color is 9672857. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C8CBCB for a 20% lighter version and #606566 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #939899, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6848 Kelvin (6848K).

The approximate wavelength of #939899 is around 495.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of African Grey (Hex: #939899): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

African Grey, represented by the hex color #939899, resembles the majestic feathers of the African Grey Parrot, lending it a serene and sophisticated vibe. This cool gray hue evokes the calmness of mist-shrouded mountains, the smoothness of weathered stones, and the elegance of silver hair. Like the bleak winter sky, it carries a hint of melancholy. It can also be likened to the lustrous metallic surface of antique pewter or the subtle shadows cast by towering concrete skyscrapers. African Grey is an understated color that brings a touch of refinement and natural beauty to any design palette.

Tints and Shades of #939899 HEX color (African 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 #939899, 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
• #E4E5E6
• #C9CCCC
• #AEB2B3
• #939899
• #6E7273
• #4A4C4D
• #252626
• #000000

Tones of African Grey (#939899 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #939899, #8b8e8f is the less saturated color, while #939899 is the most saturated one.

• #8b8e8f
• #8d9192
• #8f9394
• #919697
• #939899
• #4f5151
• #474949
• #3f4141
• #373939

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #939899;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #939899; }

.text {color:#939899;}

.background {background-color:#939899;}

.border {border:1px solid #939899;}