1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Acier

Color Acier gray (#9e9991):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Acier gray (#9e9991):
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 Acier / #9e9991

The HTML HEX code is #9e9991. The corresponding color name is "Acier". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 158%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 145%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):8%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #9e9991 has a hue of 37°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 59%. The HSV representation is 37° for hue, 8% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 31, Y: 32, Z: 31. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6023, U (chrominance) = -0.0166, and V (chrominance) = 0.0152.

The decimal value of the color is 10394001. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CDCAC6 for a 20% lighter version and #69655D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9e9991, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5820 Kelvin (5820K).

The approximate wavelength of #9e9991 is around 626.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Acier (Hex: #9e9991): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #9e9991, named Acier, is reminiscent of weathered metals like aged steel or iron. Its muted gray-brown tone exudes a sense of rustic elegance and durability. With the ability to blend seamlessly into industrial settings, Acier can evoke images of vintage machinery, architectural accents, or weather-beaten objects such as antique tools or vintage bicycles. This color captures the essence of natural elements undergoing a gradual transformation, reflecting the passage of time and the timeless appeal of vintage aesthetics.

Tints and Shades of #9e9991 HEX color (Acier)

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 #9e9991, 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
• #E7E6E4
• #CFCCC8
• #B6B3AD
• #9e9991
• #77736D
• #4F4D49
• #282624
• #000000

Tones of Acier (#9e9991 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9e9991, #928f8a is the less saturated color, while #9e9991 is the most saturated one.

• #928f8a
• #95928c
• #98948e
• #9b978f
• #9e9991
• #53514f
• #4c4947
• #44423e
• #3d3a36

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9e9991;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9e9991; }

.text {color:#9e9991;}

.background {background-color:#9e9991;}

.border {border:1px solid #9e9991;}