1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dark Ages

Color Dark Ages gray (#9698a3):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dark Ages gray (#9698a3):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Dark Ages / #9698a3

The HTML HEX code is #9698a3. The corresponding color name is "Dark Ages". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 150%, Green (G): 152%, Blue (B): 163%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 8%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 36%. In the HSL color space, #9698a3 has a hue of 231°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 61%. The HSV representation is 231° for hue, 8% for saturation, and 64% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -6. The XYZ representation is X: 30, Y: 32, Z: 39. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5987, U (chrominance) = 0.0200, and V (chrominance) = -0.0091.

The decimal value of the color is 9869475. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CBCCD2 for a 20% lighter version and #616370 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9698a3, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7430 Kelvin (7430K).

The approximate wavelength of #9698a3 is around 474.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dark Ages (Hex: #9698a3): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #9698a3, also known as Dark Ages, resembles the dusky tones of ancient stone structures. Its similarities can be found in weathered castle walls, such as those in medieval Europe, where time has gradually created a sense of mystery and history. It also evokes the image of ancient metalwork, like tarnished armor, showcasing its rich connection to the past. Dark Ages can transport you to a realm where time stands still, immersing you in the enigmatic beauty of a bygone era.

Tints and Shades of #9698a3 HEX color (Dark Ages)

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 #9698a3, 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
• #E5E5E8
• #CBCCD1
• #B0B2BA
• #9698a3
• #71727A
• #4B4C52
• #262629
• #000000

Tones of Dark Ages (#9698a3 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9698a3, #8d8e95 is the less saturated color, while #9698a3 is the most saturated one.

• #8d8e95
• #8f9199
• #92939c
• #9496a0
• #9698a3
• #525256
• #4a4b4f
• #424348
• #3b3c41

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9698a3;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9698a3; }

.text {color:#9698a3;}

.background {background-color:#9698a3;}

.border {border:1px solid #9698a3;}