1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Orchard Plum

Color Orchard Plum gray (#9a858c):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Orchard Plum gray (#9a858c):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Orchard Plum / #9a858c

The HTML HEX code is #9a858c. The corresponding color name is "Orchard Plum". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 154%, Green (G): 133%, Blue (B): 140%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 14%, Yellow (Y):9%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #9a858c has a hue of 340°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 56%. The HSV representation is 340° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 58, a* (green to red) = 9, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 26, Y: 26, Z: 28. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5493, U (chrominance) = -0.0001, and V (chrominance) = 0.0479.

The decimal value of the color is 10126732. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C7BCC0 for a 20% lighter version and #645459 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9a858c, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5665 Kelvin (5665K).

The approximate wavelength of #9a858c is around 610.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Orchard Plum (Hex: #9a858c): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Orchard Plum (#9a858c) is a rich, warm color that resembles the velvety skin of ripened plums found in orchards. This deep purplish-gray hue evokes a sense of sophistication and mystery. It is similar to the dusky sky at twilight, as the sun dips below the horizon, casting a soft glow on the landscape. Orchard Plum also shares similarities with the smooth bark of aged oak trees, showcasing its natural elegance. Embracing this color in your design or decor can bring a touch of refinement and allure to any setting.

Tints and Shades of #9a858c HEX color (Orchard Plum)

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 #9a858c, 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
• #E6E1E2
• #CDC2C6
• #B3A4A9
• #9a858c
• #746469
• #4D4346
• #272123
• #000000

Tones of Orchard Plum (#9a858c HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9a858c, #908387 is the less saturated color, while #9a858c is the most saturated one.

• #908387
• #928488
• #95848a
• #97858b
• #9a858c
• #4e4a4b
• #464142
• #3e383a
• #352f31

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9a858c;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9a858c; }

.text {color:#9a858c;}

.background {background-color:#9a858c;}

.border {border:1px solid #9a858c;}