1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Purple Mauve

Color Purple Mauve gray (#9a8891):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Purple Mauve gray (#9a8891):
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 Purple Mauve / #9a8891

The HTML HEX code is #9a8891. The corresponding color name is "Purple Mauve". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 154%, Green (G): 136%, Blue (B): 145%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):6%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #9a8891 has a hue of 330°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 330° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 59, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 27, Z: 30. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5585, U (chrominance) = 0.0050, and V (chrominance) = 0.0399.

The decimal value of the color is 10127505. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #C9C0C4 for a 20% lighter version and #66575E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9a8891, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5991 Kelvin (5991K).

The approximate wavelength of #9a8891 is around 565.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Purple Mauve (Hex: #9a8891): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Purple Mauve (#9a8891) is similar in hue to the petals of the lavender plant, adding a touch of natural elegance to any setting. Its cool undertones also resemble the delicate shells of seashells found along sandy beaches. This versatile color can create a soothing ambiance, resembling a dusky sky at twilight. Prepare to be captivated by this enchanting shade, perfect for creating a serene atmosphere in bedrooms, spas, or meditation spaces. To enhance its calming effect, pair Purple Mauve with neutrals like cream or gray, or use it to add depth when combined with other pastels, such as baby blue or mint green.

Tints and Shades of #9a8891 HEX color (Purple Mauve)

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 #9a8891, 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
• #E6E1E4
• #CDC4C8
• #B3A6AD
• #9a8891
• #74666D
• #4D4449
• #272224
• #000000

Tones of Purple Mauve (#9a8891 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9a8891, #90858a is the less saturated color, while #9a8891 is the most saturated one.

• #90858a
• #92868c
• #95868e
• #97878f
• #9a8891
• #4f4b4d
• #474245
• #3f393c
• #373034

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9a8891;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9a8891; }

.text {color:#9a8891;}

.background {background-color:#9a8891;}

.border {border:1px solid #9a8891;}