1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Boiling Mud

Color Boiling Mud gray (#a59c9b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Boiling Mud gray (#a59c9b):
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 Boiling Mud / #a59c9b

The HTML HEX code is #a59c9b. The corresponding color name is "Boiling Mud". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 165%, Green (G): 156%, Blue (B): 155%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):6%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #a59c9b has a hue of 6°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 63%. The HSV representation is 6° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 65, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 33, Y: 34, Z: 36. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6219, U (chrominance) = -0.0069, and V (chrominance) = 0.0221.

The decimal value of the color is 10853531. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D6D2D1 for a 20% lighter version and #736968 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a59c9b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5981 Kelvin (5981K).

The approximate wavelength of #a59c9b is around 688.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Boiling Mud (Hex: #a59c9b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

This hex color #a59c9b, named Boiling Mud, resembles the earthy tones of wet, steamy soil found in geothermal areas. It evokes the image of bubbling mud pools and hot springs, reflecting the essence of natural elements like volcanic mountains and active geysers. The warm, neutral shade of Boiling Mud exudes an organic and rustic feel, similar to the texture and color of clay pottery or adobe buildings. This color can be used to evoke a sense of groundedness and connection to nature, making it ideal for brands associated with wellness, natural skincare, or eco-friendly products.

Tints and Shades of #a59c9b HEX color (Boiling Mud)

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 #a59c9b, 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
• #E9E6E6
• #D2CECD
• #BCB5B4
• #a59c9b
• #7C7574
• #534E4E
• #292727
• #000000

Tones of Boiling Mud (#a59c9b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a59c9b, #969190 is the less saturated color, while #a59c9b is the most saturated one.

• #969190
• #9a9493
• #9e9696
• #a19998
• #a59c9b
• #585554
• #514e4d
• #4a4646
• #443f3e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a59c9b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a59c9b; }

.text {color:#a59c9b;}

.background {background-color:#a59c9b;}

.border {border:1px solid #a59c9b;}