1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Gentle Mauve

Color Gentle Mauve gray (#958c9e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Gentle Mauve gray (#958c9e):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Gentle Mauve / #958c9e

The HTML HEX code is #958c9e. The corresponding color name is "Gentle Mauve". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 149%, Green (G): 140%, Blue (B): 158%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 11%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #958c9e has a hue of 270°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 58%. The HSV representation is 270° for hue, 11% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = 7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -8. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 28, Z: 36. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5676, U (chrominance) = 0.0256, and V (chrominance) = 0.0146.

The decimal value of the color is 9800862. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C7C2CB for a 20% lighter version and #615969 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #958c9e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7356 Kelvin (7356K).

The approximate wavelength of #958c9e is around 450.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Gentle Mauve (Hex: #958c9e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Gentle Mauve (#958c9e) resembles the serene hues of a twilight sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and calm. This color is reminiscent of blooming heather, adding a touch of elegance to any setting. It shares similarities with the delicate petals of lavender, creating a soothing and relaxing ambiance. Picture a serene landscape where misty mountains meet lavender fields, and youll grasp the essence of Gentle Mauve.

Tints and Shades of #958c9e HEX color (Gentle Mauve)

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 #958c9e, 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
• #E5E2E7
• #CAC6CF
• #B0A9B6
• #958c9e
• #706977
• #4B464F
• #252328
• #000000

Tones of Gentle Mauve (#958c9e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #958c9e, #8d8792 is the less saturated color, while #958c9e is the most saturated one.

• #8d8792
• #8f8895
• #918a98
• #938b9b
• #958c9e
• #4f4d52
• #47454a
• #3f3c42
• #37343b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #958c9e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #958c9e; }

.text {color:#958c9e;}

.background {background-color:#958c9e;}

.border {border:1px solid #958c9e;}