1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Walrus

Color Walrus gray (#999b9b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Walrus gray (#999b9b):
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 Walrus / #999b9b

The HTML HEX code is #999b9b. The corresponding color name is "Walrus". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 153%, Green (G): 155%, Blue (B): 155%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 39%. In the HSL color space, #999b9b has a hue of 180°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 64, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 31, Y: 33, Z: 36. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6055, U (chrominance) = 0.0012, and V (chrominance) = -0.0048.

The decimal value of the color is 10066843. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CBCDCD for a 20% lighter version and #656767 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #999b9b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6612 Kelvin (6612K).

The approximate wavelength of #999b9b is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Walrus (Hex: #999b9b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#999b9b, also known as Walrus, is a dark grayish-blue color that resembles the majestic hide of a walrus. Its hue and tone emulate the deep ocean waters where these marine mammals can be found. This color is also reminiscent of the weathered rocks and cliffs that line the coastlines, adding a sense of ruggedness and stability. Walrus serves as a perfect choice for branding related to durability, nature, and reliability.

Tints and Shades of #999b9b HEX color (Walrus)

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 #999b9b, 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
• #CCCDCD
• #B3B4B4
• #999b9b
• #737474
• #4D4E4E
• #262727
• #000000

Tones of Walrus (#999b9b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #999b9b, #8f9090 is the less saturated color, while #999b9b is the most saturated one.

• #8f9090
• #929393
• #949696
• #979898
• #999b9b
• #525353
• #4a4c4c
• #424444
• #3b3d3d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #999b9b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #999b9b; }

.text {color:#999b9b;}

.background {background-color:#999b9b;}

.border {border:1px solid #999b9b;}