1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Crete Shore

Color Crete Shore gray (#96908b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Crete Shore gray (#96908b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Crete Shore / #96908b

The HTML HEX code is #96908b. The corresponding color name is "Crete Shore". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 150%, Green (G): 144%, Blue (B): 139%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):7%, Black (K): 41%. In the HSL color space, #96908b has a hue of 27°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 27° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 28, Z: 28. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5695, U (chrominance) = -0.0120, and V (chrominance) = 0.0164.

The decimal value of the color is 9867403. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C7C4C1 for a 20% lighter version and #635E5A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #96908b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5887 Kelvin (5887K).

The approximate wavelength of #96908b is around 646.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Crete Shore (Hex: #96908b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Hex color #96908b, named Crete Shore, resembles the tranquil hues of weathered stones found along the shorelines of the beautiful island of Crete. This color evokes a sense of serenity and connection with nature, reminiscent of the calming waves caressing the sandy beach. The muted tones of Crete Shore also bring to mind the subdued elegance of pebbles and driftwood, harmonizing effortlessly with the surrounding environment. Just like the mingling of colors found in a picturesque seascape, this shade unifies and enhances the overall aesthetic of any design, be it a website, logo, or brand palette.

Tints and Shades of #96908b HEX color (Crete Shore)

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 #96908b, 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
• #E5E3E2
• #CBC8C5
• #B0ACA8
• #96908b
• #716C68
• #4B4846
• #262423
• #000000

Tones of Crete Shore (#96908b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #96908b, #8d8a87 is the less saturated color, while #96908b is the most saturated one.

• #8d8a87
• #8f8b88
• #928d89
• #948e8a
• #96908b
• #4e4c4b
• #464442
• #3e3b3a
• #353331

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #96908b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #96908b; }

.text {color:#96908b;}

.background {background-color:#96908b;}

.border {border:1px solid #96908b;}