1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Gun Barrel

Color Gun Barrel gray (#979d9a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Gun Barrel gray (#979d9a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Gun Barrel / #979d9a

The HTML HEX code is #979d9a. The corresponding color name is "Gun Barrel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 151%, Green (G): 157%, Blue (B): 154%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 4%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #979d9a has a hue of 150°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 150° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 64, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 31, Y: 33, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6073, U (chrominance) = -0.0017, and V (chrominance) = -0.0133.

The decimal value of the color is 9936282. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CACECC for a 20% lighter version and #636966 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #979d9a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6638 Kelvin (6638K).

The approximate wavelength of #979d9a is around 515.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Gun Barrel (Hex: #979d9a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #979d9a, commonly known as Gun Barrel, bears similarities to the natural elements and common objects in its representation of timeless elegance and sophistication. It evokes the cool, sleek tones found in a polished steel gun barrel, exuding a sense of strength and precision. This shade can also resemble the cool, muted tones found in weathered stones or pebbles, seamlessly blending with natural surroundings. Embodying a sense of neutrality, Gun Barrel seamlessly complements a variety of environments and design schemes, making it a versatile choice for fashion, interior design, and branding purposes.

Tints and Shades of #979d9a HEX color (Gun Barrel)

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 #979d9a, 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
• #E5E7E6
• #CBCECD
• #B1B6B3
• #979d9a
• #717674
• #4C4F4D
• #262727
• #000000

Tones of Gun Barrel (#979d9a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #979d9a, #8e9190 is the less saturated color, while #979d9a is the most saturated one.

• #8e9190
• #909492
• #929795
• #959a97
• #979d9a
• #515452
• #494c4b
• #424543
• #3a3d3c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #979d9a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #979d9a; }

.text {color:#979d9a;}

.background {background-color:#979d9a;}

.border {border:1px solid #979d9a;}