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

Color Dark Limestone gray (#989a98):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dark Limestone gray (#989a98):
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 Dark Limestone / #989a98

The HTML HEX code is #989a98. The corresponding color name is "Dark Limestone". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 152%, Green (G): 154%, 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, #989a98 has a hue of 120°, saturation of 1%, 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) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 30, Y: 32, Z: 34. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6007, U (chrominance) = -0.0023, and V (chrominance) = -0.0040.

The decimal value of the color is 10001048. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CBCDCB for a 20% lighter version and #656765 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #989a98, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6490 Kelvin (6490K).

The approximate wavelength of #989a98 is around 530.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dark Limestone (Hex: #989a98): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dark Limestone (#989a98) resembles the smooth and time-worn surfaces of ancient cave formations, hinting at the mysteries of the Earths history. It reflects the fossilized gray hues of weathered rocks, giving it an organic and grounding presence. This color evokes the petrified remnants of shells and coral reefs, reminding us of the interconnectedness of life on our planet. Just as limestone layers build up over time, this color adds depth and richness to designs, making it a versatile choice for natural and timeless aesthetics.

Tints and Shades of #989a98 HEX color (Dark Limestone)

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 #989a98, 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
• #CCCDCC
• #B2B3B2
• #989a98
• #727472
• #4C4D4C
• #262726
• #000000

Tones of Dark Limestone (#989a98 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #989a98, #8e908e is the less saturated color, while #989a98 is the most saturated one.

• #8e908e
• #919291
• #939593
• #969796
• #989a98
• #515251
• #494a49
• #424242
• #3a3b3a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #989a98;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #989a98; }

.text {color:#989a98;}

.background {background-color:#989a98;}

.border {border:1px solid #989a98;}