1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Pencil Sketch

Color Pencil Sketch gray (#999d9e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pencil Sketch gray (#999d9e):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Pencil Sketch / #999d9e

The HTML HEX code is #999d9e. The corresponding color name is "Pencil Sketch". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 153%, Green (G): 157%, Blue (B): 158%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 3%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #999d9e has a hue of 192°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 61%. The HSV representation is 192° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 62% 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) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 31, Y: 33, Z: 37. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6114, U (chrominance) = 0.0040, and V (chrominance) = -0.0100.

The decimal value of the color is 10067358. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CDCFD0 for a 20% lighter version and #656A6C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #999d9e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6782 Kelvin (6782K).

The approximate wavelength of #999d9e is around 494.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pencil Sketch (Hex: #999d9e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #999d9e, also known as Pencil Sketch, resembles the color of a weathered stone bridge. Its cool gray tone evokes a sense of durability and stability, similar to the solid structure of a bridge that withstands the test of time. This color can also be associated with the sleekness of a stainless steel appliance or the metallic shine of a graphite pencil, adding a touch of sophistication to any design.

Tints and Shades of #999d9e HEX color (Pencil Sketch)

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 #999d9e, 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
• #E6E7E7
• #CCCECF
• #B3B6B6
• #999d9e
• #737677
• #4D4F4F
• #262728
• #000000

Tones of Pencil Sketch (#999d9e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #999d9e, #8f9192 is the less saturated color, while #999d9e is the most saturated one.

• #8f9192
• #929495
• #949798
• #979a9b
• #999d9e
• #525454
• #4b4c4d
• #434546
• #3c3d3e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #999d9e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #999d9e; }

.text {color:#999d9e;}

.background {background-color:#999d9e;}

.border {border:1px solid #999d9e;}