1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Caboose

Color Caboose gray (#a8a4a1):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Caboose gray (#a8a4a1):
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 Caboose / #a8a4a1

The HTML HEX code is #a8a4a1. The corresponding color name is "Caboose". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 168%, Green (G): 164%, Blue (B): 161%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):4%, Black (K): 34%. In the HSL color space, #a8a4a1 has a hue of 26°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 65%. The HSV representation is 26° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 66% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 68, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 36, Y: 37, Z: 39. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6465, U (chrominance) = -0.0074, and V (chrominance) = 0.0108.

The decimal value of the color is 11052193. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #DAD9D7 for a 20% lighter version and #77726E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a8a4a1, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6143 Kelvin (6143K).

The approximate wavelength of #a8a4a1 is around 648.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Caboose (Hex: #a8a4a1): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Caboose (#a8a4a1) bears similarities to the weathered appearance of old train cars, evoking a sense of nostalgia and industrial history. It embodies the ruggedness of metal, showcasing its durability and resilience. This color can also be linked to antique objects, like vintage cameras or typewriters, which are renowned for their timeless charm. With its subdued grayish undertones, Caboose can be likened to the weathered bark of a majestic oak tree, showcasing strength and grounding.

Tints and Shades of #a8a4a1 HEX color (Caboose)

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 #a8a4a1, 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
• #E9E8E8
• #D4D2D0
• #BEBBB9
• #a8a4a1
• #7E7B79
• #545251
• #2A2928
• #000000

Tones of Caboose (#a8a4a1 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a8a4a1, #989694 is the less saturated color, while #a8a4a1 is the most saturated one.

• #989694
• #9c9997
• #a09d9a
• #a4a09e
• #a8a4a1
• #5a5857
• #545250
• #4e4b4a
• #474543

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a8a4a1;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a8a4a1; }

.text {color:#a8a4a1;}

.background {background-color:#a8a4a1;}

.border {border:1px solid #a8a4a1;}