1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Rising Ash

Color Rising Ash gray (#978888):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Rising Ash gray (#978888):
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 Rising Ash / #978888

The HTML HEX code is #978888. The corresponding color name is "Rising Ash". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 151%, Green (G): 136%, Blue (B): 136%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 10%, Yellow (Y):10%, Black (K): 41%. In the HSL color space, #978888 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 56%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 58, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 26, Y: 26, Z: 27. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5509, U (chrominance) = -0.0086, and V (chrominance) = 0.0362.

The decimal value of the color is 9930888. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C6BEBE for a 20% lighter version and #625555 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #978888, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5634 Kelvin (5634K).

The approximate wavelength of #978888 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Rising Ash (Hex: #978888): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Rising Ash (#978888) is a color reminiscent of dry, crumbling leaves in the autumn. Its natural, earthy tones are similar to the decaying bark of an old tree. This color also evokes the dusty remnants left after a volcanic eruption, with its ash-gray hues. It can be compared to weathered granite stones, showing the passage of time and the effects of erosion. This color is subtle and understated, like the fading embers of a dying fire. It blends beautifully with neutral tones and can evoke a sense of tranquility and nostalgia.

Tints and Shades of #978888 HEX color (Rising Ash)

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 #978888, 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
• #E5E1E1
• #CBC4C4
• #B1A6A6
• #978888
• #716666
• #4C4444
• #262222
• #000000

Tones of Rising Ash (#978888 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #978888, #8e8585 is the less saturated color, while #978888 is the most saturated one.

• #8e8585
• #908686
• #928686
• #958787
• #978888
• #4e4b4b
• #454242
• #3d3939
• #343030

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #978888;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #978888; }

.text {color:#978888;}

.background {background-color:#978888;}

.border {border:1px solid #978888;}