1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Basalt

Color Basalt gray (#989998):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Basalt gray (#989998):
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 Basalt / #989998

The HTML HEX code is #989998. The corresponding color name is "Basalt". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 152%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 152%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #989998 has a hue of 120°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 120° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 60% 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) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 30, Y: 32, Z: 34. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5984, U (chrominance) = -0.0011, and V (chrominance) = -0.0020.

The decimal value of the color is 10000792. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CCCCCC for a 20% lighter version and #666666 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #989998, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6497 Kelvin (6497K).

The approximate wavelength of #989998 is around 530.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Basalt (Hex: #989998): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Basalt, with hex code #989998, resembles the smooth, dark gray rock formations found in volcanic regions. The color exudes a sense of strength and durability, akin to the sturdy basalt columns that shape landscapes such as the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland and Devils Tower in Wyoming. This hue also shares similarities with the weathered bark of ancient trees, exhibiting a timeless and grounded energy. Bring sophistication and stability to your designs by incorporating Basalt, as it pairs well with various tones and can complement both organic and industrial themes.

Tints and Shades of #989998 HEX color (Basalt)

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 #989998, 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
• #E5E6E5
• #CCCCCC
• #B2B3B2
• #989998
• #727372
• #4C4D4C
• #262626
• #000000

Tones of Basalt (#989998 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #989998, #8e8f8e is the less saturated color, while #989998 is the most saturated one.

• #8e8f8e
• #919291
• #939493
• #969796
• #989998
• #515251
• #494a49
• #424242
• #3a3b3a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #989998;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #989998; }

.text {color:#989998;}

.background {background-color:#989998;}

.border {border:1px solid #989998;}