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

Color Historical Grey gray (#a7a699):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Historical Grey gray (#a7a699):
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 Historical Grey / #a7a699

The HTML HEX code is #a7a699. The corresponding color name is "Historical Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 167%, Green (G): 166%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):8%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #a7a699 has a hue of 56°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 63%. The HSV representation is 56° for hue, 8% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 68, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 7. The XYZ representation is X: 35, Y: 38, Z: 36. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6463, U (chrominance) = -0.0228, and V (chrominance) = 0.0075.

The decimal value of the color is 10987161. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D7D6D1 for a 20% lighter version and #757466 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a7a699, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5821 Kelvin (5821K).

The approximate wavelength of #a7a699 is around 588.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Historical Grey (Hex: #a7a699): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Historical Grey (#a7a699) is a color that resembles the weathered stones of ancient ruins, the crumbling walls of medieval castles, and the worn cobblestones of Old World streets. This hue evokes a sense of timeless elegance and nostalgia, conjuring images of aged parchment and antique maps. It echoes the patina of brass instruments and the subtle fading of vintage photographs. Historical Grey is the embodiment of the past, capturing the essence of history and heritage in its muted yet enduring tones.

Tints and Shades of #a7a699 HEX color (Historical 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 #a7a699, 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
• #E9E9E6
• #D3D3CC
• #BDBCB3
• #a7a699
• #7D7D73
• #54534D
• #2A2A26
• #000000

Tones of Historical Grey (#a7a699 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a7a699, #97978f is the less saturated color, while #a7a699 is the most saturated one.

• #97978f
• #9b9b92
• #9f9e94
• #a3a297
• #a7a699
• #585854
• #52524c
• #4b4b45
• #45453d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a7a699;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a7a699; }

.text {color:#a7a699;}

.background {background-color:#a7a699;}

.border {border:1px solid #a7a699;}