1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Mortar Grey

Color Mortar Grey gray (#9e9f9e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Mortar Grey gray (#9e9f9e):
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:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Mortar Grey / #9e9f9e

The HTML HEX code is #9e9f9e. The corresponding color name is "Mortar Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 158%, Green (G): 159%, Blue (B): 158%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #9e9f9e has a hue of 120°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 120° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 65, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 33, Y: 35, Z: 37. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6219, U (chrominance) = -0.0011, and V (chrominance) = -0.0020.

The decimal value of the color is 10395550. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D1D2D1 for a 20% lighter version and #6A6C6A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9e9f9e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6497 Kelvin (6497K).

The approximate wavelength of #9e9f9e is around 530.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Mortar Grey (Hex: #9e9f9e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#9e9f9e, also known as Mortar Grey, is reminiscent of weathered stone walls, blending effortlessly with nature and adding a sense of timelessness to any surroundings. This shade evokes the feeling of stability, resilience, and natural elegance. It harmonizes seamlessly with organic materials such as bark, moss, and foliage, creating a soothing and earthy ambiance. Incorporating Mortar Grey into design elements can evoke associations with rugged landscapes, ancient architecture, and the enduring beauty of aged materials. This color adds a touch of refined simplicity to any space or object, evoking a sense of connection to the natural world.

Tints and Shades of #9e9f9e HEX color (Mortar Grey)

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 #9e9f9e, 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
• #E7E7E7
• #CFCFCF
• #B6B7B6
• #9e9f9e
• #777777
• #4F504F
• #282828
• #000000

Tones of Mortar Grey (#9e9f9e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9e9f9e, #929392 is the less saturated color, while #9e9f9e is the most saturated one.

• #929392
• #959695
• #989998
• #9b9c9b
• #9e9f9e
• #555555
• #4e4e4e
• #464746
• #3f403f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9e9f9e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9e9f9e; }

.text {color:#9e9f9e;}

.background {background-color:#9e9f9e;}

.border {border:1px solid #9e9f9e;}