1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Hydrargyrum

Color Hydrargyrum gray (#9b9b9b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Hydrargyrum gray (#9b9b9b):
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 Hydrargyrum / #9b9b9b

The HTML HEX code is #9b9b9b. The corresponding color name is "Hydrargyrum". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 155%, Green (G): 155%, Blue (B): 155%. 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): 39%. In the HSL color space, #9b9b9b has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 61%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 64, a* (green to red) = 0, 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) = 0.6078, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 10197915. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CFCFCF for a 20% lighter version and #696969 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9b9b9b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #9b9b9b is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Hydrargyrum (Hex: #9b9b9b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #9b9b9b, named Hydrargyrum, resembles the cool metallic hue of mercury. This shade shares similarities with the reflective surface of a tarnished silver coin or a stainless steel appliance. Its lustrous tone can be likened to the shimmering scales of a gray fish, such as a mackerel or a grayling. In nature, this color can also be found in the sleek feathers of a gray heron or a pigeon, elegantly blending with its surroundings. With its silvery-gray allure, Hydrargyrum exudes a sense of sophistication and adaptability.

Tints and Shades of #9b9b9b HEX color (Hydrargyrum)

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 #9b9b9b, 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
• #CDCDCD
• #B4B4B4
• #9b9b9b
• #747474
• #4E4E4E
• #272727
• #000000

Tones of Hydrargyrum (#9b9b9b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9b9b9b, #909090 is the less saturated color, while #9b9b9b is the most saturated one.

• #909090
• #939393
• #969696
• #989898
• #9b9b9b
• #535353
• #4c4c4c
• #444444
• #3d3d3d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9b9b9b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9b9b9b; }

.text {color:#9b9b9b;}

.background {background-color:#9b9b9b;}

.border {border:1px solid #9b9b9b;}