1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Charon

Color Charon gray (#a1a29c):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Charon gray (#a1a29c):
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 Charon / #a1a29c

The HTML HEX code is #a1a29c. The corresponding color name is "Charon". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 161%, Green (G): 162%, Blue (B): 156%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):4%, Black (K): 36%. In the HSL color space, #a1a29c has a hue of 70°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 70° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 64% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 66, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 34, Y: 36, Z: 37. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6314, U (chrominance) = -0.0097, and V (chrominance) = -0.0001.

The decimal value of the color is 10592924. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D2D2D0 for a 20% lighter version and #6D6E68 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a1a29c, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6225 Kelvin (6225K).

The approximate wavelength of #a1a29c is around 571.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Charon (Hex: #a1a29c): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #a1a29c, named Charon, resembles the weathered surface of ancient stone sculptures weathered by time and natures elements. Its neutral and earthy tones evoke a sense of groundedness and rugged beauty, similar to the texture of a weathered tree trunk or the pebbles on a serene beach. Charons subtle variations of gray and brown make it a versatile color choice for creating a natural, organic aesthetic in design.

Tints and Shades of #a1a29c HEX color (Charon)

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 #a1a29c, 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
• #E8E8E6
• #D0D1CE
• #B9B9B5
• #a1a29c
• #797A75
• #51514E
• #282927
• #000000

Tones of Charon (#a1a29c HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a1a29c, #949491 is the less saturated color, while #a1a29c is the most saturated one.

• #949491
• #979894
• #9a9b96
• #9e9f99
• #a1a29c
• #565754
• #4f504d
• #484946
• #41423e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a1a29c;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a1a29c; }

.text {color:#a1a29c;}

.background {background-color:#a1a29c;}

.border {border:1px solid #a1a29c;}