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

Color Piano Mauve gray (#9e8996):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Piano Mauve gray (#9e8996):
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 Piano Mauve / #9e8996

The HTML HEX code is #9e8996. The corresponding color name is "Piano Mauve". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 158%, Green (G): 137%, Blue (B): 150%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):5%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #9e8996 has a hue of 323°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 58%. The HSV representation is 323° for hue, 13% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 59, a* (green to red) = 10, and b* (blue to yellow) = -4. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 27, Z: 33. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5677, U (chrominance) = 0.0101, and V (chrominance) = 0.0455.

The decimal value of the color is 10389910. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CDC1C8 for a 20% lighter version and #6B5763 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9e8996, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6070 Kelvin (6070K).

The approximate wavelength of #9e8996 is around 533.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Piano Mauve (Hex: #9e8996): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Piano Mauve (#9e8996) resembles the gentle hue of dried lavender petals, exuding a soothing yet elegant allure. Like the soft notes of a piano, this color has a subtle presence that effortlessly blends into a tranquil setting. Its similarity to gentle watercolor washes adorning an artists canvas evokes a sense of artistic tranquility. Picture a serene sunset casting a delicate pinkish hue over the horizon, mirroring the peaceful reflection of the sky on a calm lakes surface. Piano Mauve seamlessly harmonizes with natural elements, becoming an understated companion in gardens adorned with blooming lilacs and cherry blossoms.

Tints and Shades of #9e8996 HEX color (Piano 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 #9e8996, 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
• #E7E2E5
• #CFC4CB
• #B6A7B0
• #9e8996
• #776771
• #4F454B
• #282226
• #000000

Tones of Piano Mauve (#9e8996 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9e8996, #92858d is the less saturated color, while #9e8996 is the most saturated one.

• #92858d
• #95868f
• #988792
• #9b8894
• #9e8996
• #514c4f
• #494347
• #423a3f
• #3a3237

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9e8996;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9e8996; }

.text {color:#9e8996;}

.background {background-color:#9e8996;}

.border {border:1px solid #9e8996;}