1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Polished Pewter

Color Polished Pewter gray (#9c9a99):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Polished Pewter gray (#9c9a99):
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 Polished Pewter / #9c9a99

The HTML HEX code is #9c9a99. The corresponding color name is "Polished Pewter". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 156%, Green (G): 154%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 39%. In the HSL color space, #9c9a99 has a hue of 20°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 61%. The HSV representation is 20° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 61% 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: 32, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6058, U (chrominance) = -0.0029, and V (chrominance) = 0.0052.

The decimal value of the color is 10263193. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CFCECE for a 20% lighter version and #6A6868 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9c9a99, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6338 Kelvin (6338K).

The approximate wavelength of #9c9a99 is around 660.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Polished Pewter (Hex: #9c9a99): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #9c9a99, known as Polished Pewter, is reminiscent of the smooth, polished surface of a silver urn, displaying a sleek and muted elegance. Similar to aged pewter, this color exudes a refined grace and sophistication, effortlessly blending into modern designs. It shares similarities with natural elements such as a stony riverbed or weathered slate, making it a versatile choice for interior decor or graphic design projects. Polished Pewter adds depth and a touch of the organic to any visual composition, making it an ideal color for a range of applications.

Tints and Shades of #9c9a99 HEX color (Polished Pewter)

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 #9c9a99, 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
• #CECDCC
• #B5B3B3
• #9c9a99
• #757473
• #4E4D4D
• #272726
• #000000

Tones of Polished Pewter (#9c9a99 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9c9a99, #91908f is the less saturated color, while #9c9a99 is the most saturated one.

• #91908f
• #949292
• #969594
• #999797
• #9c9a99
• #535252
• #4c4b4b
• #444343
• #3d3c3c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9c9a99;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9c9a99; }

.text {color:#9c9a99;}

.background {background-color:#9c9a99;}

.border {border:1px solid #9c9a99;}