1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. California Sagebrush

Color California Sagebrush gray (#959988):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to California Sagebrush gray (#959988):
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 California Sagebrush / #959988

The HTML HEX code is #959988. The corresponding color name is "California Sagebrush". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 149%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 136%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 3%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):11%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #959988 has a hue of 74°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 74° for hue, 11% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 62, a* (green to red) = -5, and b* (blue to yellow) = 8. The XYZ representation is X: 28, Y: 31, Z: 28. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5877, U (chrominance) = -0.0268, and V (chrominance) = -0.0030.

The decimal value of the color is 9804168. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C7C9C0 for a 20% lighter version and #626657 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #959988, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5822 Kelvin (5822K).

The approximate wavelength of #959988 is around 568.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of California Sagebrush (Hex: #959988): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

California Sagebrush (#959988) resembles the sun-bleached leaves of sagebrush plants found in the golden hills of California. Its earthy, muted greenish-gray hue encapsulates the rugged and arid landscapes of the region, reminiscent of the foliage that thrives in dry climates. This color evokes a sense of tranquility and connection to nature, making it an ideal choice to evoke a serene and rustic atmosphere in design projects.

Tints and Shades of #959988 HEX color (California Sagebrush)

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 #959988, 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
• #E5E6E1
• #CACCC4
• #B0B3A6
• #959988
• #707366
• #4B4D44
• #252622
• #000000

Tones of California Sagebrush (#959988 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #959988, #8d8f85 is the less saturated color, while #959988 is the most saturated one.

• #8d8f85
• #8f9286
• #919486
• #939787
• #959988
• #4e4f4b
• #454742
• #3d3e39
• #343630

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #959988;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #959988; }

.text {color:#959988;}

.background {background-color:#959988;}

.border {border:1px solid #959988;}