1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Charcoal Tint

Color Charcoal Tint gray (#949d8d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Charcoal Tint gray (#949d8d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Charcoal Tint / #949d8d

The HTML HEX code is #949d8d. The corresponding color name is "Charcoal Tint". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 148%, Green (G): 157%, Blue (B): 141%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):10%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #949d8d has a hue of 94°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 58%. The HSV representation is 94° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 64, a* (green to red) = -6, and b* (blue to yellow) = 7. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 32, Z: 30. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5980, U (chrominance) = -0.0222, and V (chrominance) = -0.0154.

The decimal value of the color is 9739661. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C6CBC2 for a 20% lighter version and #606959 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #949d8d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6094 Kelvin (6094K).

The approximate wavelength of #949d8d is around 551.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Charcoal Tint (Hex: #949d8d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #949d8d, also known as Charcoal Tint, resembles the serene and rustic tones of moss-covered stones found in a peaceful forest. Its muted gray-green hue exudes a natural and organic feel, reminiscent of damp woodland paths and earthy landscapes. Like the interplay between sunlight and shadow in nature, Charcoal Tint adds depth and texture to design elements, making it an ideal choice for conveying elegance and tranquility in various contexts, such as interior design, branding, or website aesthetics.

Tints and Shades of #949d8d HEX color (Charcoal Tint)

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 #949d8d, 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
• #E4E7E3
• #CACEC6
• #AFB6AA
• #949d8d
• #6F766A
• #4A4F47
• #252723
• #000000

Tones of Charcoal Tint (#949d8d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #949d8d, #8c9188 is the less saturated color, while #949d8d is the most saturated one.

• #8c9188
• #8e9489
• #90978a
• #929a8c
• #949d8d
• #4f524d
• #474a45
• #3f423c
• #373b34

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #949d8d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #949d8d; }

.text {color:#949d8d;}

.background {background-color:#949d8d;}

.border {border:1px solid #949d8d;}