1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Quail

Color Quail gray (#96838b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Quail gray (#96838b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Quail / #96838b

The HTML HEX code is #96838b. The corresponding color name is "Quail". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 150%, Green (G): 131%, Blue (B): 139%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):7%, Black (K): 41%. In the HSL color space, #96838b has a hue of 335°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 55%. The HSV representation is 335° for hue, 13% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 57, a* (green to red) = 9, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 25, Y: 25, Z: 28. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5396, U (chrominance) = 0.0027, and V (chrominance) = 0.0427.

The decimal value of the color is 9864075. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C4BABE for a 20% lighter version and #605258 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #96838b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5841 Kelvin (5841K).

The approximate wavelength of #96838b is around 587.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Quail (Hex: #96838b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #96838b, named Quail, resembles the soft and sophisticated tones found in a dusky sky at twilight. This color evokes a sense of calmness and tranquility, similar to the peacefulness that descends when the day transitions into night. The muted purple-gray hue of Quail can also be likened to the delicate plumage of a quail bird, blending seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Embracing this color in design or fashion brings about a refined and elegant aesthetic, reminiscent of twilights serene beauty.

Tints and Shades of #96838b HEX color (Quail)

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 #96838b, 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
• #E5E0E2
• #CBC1C5
• #B0A2A8
• #96838b
• #716268
• #4B4246
• #262123
• #000000

Tones of Quail (#96838b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #96838b, #8d8287 is the less saturated color, while #96838b is the most saturated one.

• #8d8287
• #8f8288
• #928289
• #94838a
• #96838b
• #4c484a
• #443f41
• #3b3638
• #332c2f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #96838b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #96838b; }

.text {color:#96838b;}

.background {background-color:#96838b;}

.border {border:1px solid #96838b;}