1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Hidcote

Color Hidcote gray (#9c949b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Hidcote gray (#9c949b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Hidcote / #9c949b

The HTML HEX code is #9c949b. The corresponding color name is "Hidcote". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 156%, Green (G): 148%, Blue (B): 155%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 39%. In the HSL color space, #9c949b has a hue of 308°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 308° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 61% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 62, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 30, Y: 31, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5929, U (chrominance) = 0.0074, and V (chrominance) = 0.0165.

The decimal value of the color is 10261659. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CECACD for a 20% lighter version and #6A6269 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9c949b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6499 Kelvin (6499K).

The approximate wavelength of #9c949b is around 466.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Hidcote (Hex: #9c949b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Hidcote (#9c949b) is a greyish-purple color that resembles the delicate petals of the Hidcote Lavender plant, found in the Hidcote Manor Garden in England. This color exudes a sense of tranquility and elegance, similar to the soothing aroma of lavender. It also bears similarities to dusty rose petals, vintage fabrics, and weathered building facades. Hidcote adds a touch of sophistication to any design, creating a harmonious and calming atmosphere.

Tints and Shades of #9c949b HEX color (Hidcote)

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 #9c949b, 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
• #E6E4E6
• #CECACD
• #B5AFB4
• #9c949b
• #756F74
• #4E4A4E
• #272527
• #000000

Tones of Hidcote (#9c949b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9c949b, #918c90 is the less saturated color, while #9c949b is the most saturated one.

• #918c90
• #948e93
• #969096
• #999298
• #9c949b
• #525052
• #4b484a
• #434042
• #3c383b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9c949b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9c949b; }

.text {color:#9c949b;}

.background {background-color:#9c949b;}

.border {border:1px solid #9c949b;}