1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Million Grey

Color Million Grey gray (#999999):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Million Grey gray (#999999):
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:
grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Million Grey / #999999

The HTML HEX code is #999999. The corresponding color name is "Million Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 153%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #999999 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 30, Y: 32, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6000, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 10066329. 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 #999999, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #999999 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Million Grey (Hex: #999999): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Million Grey (#999999) is a cool and neutral color that resembles the smoothness of a pebble on a calm beach. Its tonal quality reminds one of a misty morning fog coating the horizon, blending effortlessly with the atmosphere. This shade is reminiscent of aged concrete walls, bringing to mind the stoicism and strength of urban architecture. When used in design, Million Grey adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, serving as a versatile backdrop for various elements. It is the perfect choice for creating a minimalist aesthetic or a modern, sleek design.

Tints and Shades of #999999 HEX color (Million Grey)

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 #999999, 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
• #E6E6E6
• #CCCCCC
• #B3B3B3
• #999999
• #737373
• #4D4D4D
• #262626
• #000000

Tones of Million Grey (#999999 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #999999, #8f8f8f is the less saturated color, while #999999 is the most saturated one.

• #8f8f8f
• #929292
• #949494
• #979797
• #999999
• #525252
• #4a4a4a
• #424242
• #3b3b3b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #999999;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #999999; }

.text {color:#999999;}

.background {background-color:#999999;}

.border {border:1px solid #999999;}