1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Citadel Blue

Color Citadel Blue gray (#9eabad):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Citadel Blue gray (#9eabad):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Citadel Blue / #9eabad

The HTML HEX code is #9eabad. The corresponding color name is "Citadel Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 158%, Green (G): 171%, Blue (B): 173%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 9%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 32%. In the HSL color space, #9eabad has a hue of 188°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 65%. The HSV representation is 188° for hue, 9% for saturation, and 68% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 69, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 36, Y: 39, Z: 45. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6562, U (chrominance) = 0.0109, and V (chrominance) = -0.0321.

The decimal value of the color is 10398637. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D6DBDC for a 20% lighter version and #6A797C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9eabad, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7290 Kelvin (7290K).

The approximate wavelength of #9eabad is around 496.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Citadel Blue (Hex: #9eabad): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Citadel Blue (#9eabad) is a serene color reminiscent of a vast ocean horizon at twilight. This shade exudes tranquility and depth, mirroring the stillness of the waters surface. Its cool undertones evoke a sense of introspection and calm, while its subtle hint of grey adds an elegant touch. Citadel Blue can be compared to the ethereal beauty of a misty mountain range, the worn patina of an aged metal sculpture, or the timeless charm of classic denim jeans. It is the perfect choice to create a soothing ambiance in interior design, fashion, or any creative project.

Tints and Shades of #9eabad HEX color (Citadel Blue)

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 #9eabad, 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
• #E7EAEB
• #CFD5D6
• #B6C0C2
• #9eabad
• #778082
• #4F5657
• #282B2B
• #000000

Tones of Citadel Blue (#9eabad HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9eabad, #929a9b is the less saturated color, while #9eabad is the most saturated one.

• #929a9b
• #959ea0
• #98a2a4
• #9ba7a9
• #9eabad
• #565b5d
• #4f5557
• #484f51
• #41494b

HTML Usage Examples

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

p { color: #9eabad; }

.text {color:#9eabad;}

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

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