1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Cantankerous Hippo

Color Cantankerous Hippo gray (#96887f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cantankerous Hippo gray (#96887f):
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 Cantankerous Hippo / #96887f

The HTML HEX code is #96887f. The corresponding color name is "Cantankerous Hippo". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 150%, Green (G): 136%, Blue (B): 127%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 9%, Yellow (Y):15%, Black (K): 41%. In the HSL color space, #96887f has a hue of 23°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 54%. The HSV representation is 23° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 58, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 7. The XYZ representation is X: 25, Y: 26, Z: 24. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5457, U (chrominance) = -0.0235, and V (chrominance) = 0.0373.

The decimal value of the color is 9865343. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #C3BBB6 for a 20% lighter version and #5F554E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #96887f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5255 Kelvin (5255K).

The approximate wavelength of #96887f is around 654.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cantankerous Hippo (Hex: #96887f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #96887f, also known as Cantankerous Hippo, bears resemblance to the dusty gray-brown hide of elephants, adding a subtle touch of warmth to their majestic presence. This color mirrors the earthy tones found in arid landscapes, such as the rugged texture of weathered cliffs or the bluffs scattered across the Grand Canyon. Cantankerous Hippo is reminiscent of ancient petrified wood, with its muted blend of brown and gray hues. It evokes the raw beauty of weathered tree bark, exemplifying resilience in the face of time and elements.

Tints and Shades of #96887f HEX color (Cantankerous Hippo)

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 #96887f, 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
• #E5E1DF
• #CBC4BF
• #B0A69F
• #96887f
• #71665F
• #4B4440
• #262220
• #000000

Tones of Cantankerous Hippo (#96887f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #96887f, #8d857f is the less saturated color, while #96887f is the most saturated one.

• #8d857f
• #8f867f
• #92867f
• #94877f
• #96887f
• #4b4947
• #42403e
• #3a3634
• #312d2b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #96887f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #96887f; }

.text {color:#96887f;}

.background {background-color:#96887f;}

.border {border:1px solid #96887f;}