1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Silver Lustre

Color Silver Lustre gray (#a8a798):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Silver Lustre gray (#a8a798):
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 Silver Lustre / #a8a798

The HTML HEX code is #a8a798. The corresponding color name is "Silver Lustre". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 168%, Green (G): 167%, Blue (B): 152%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):10%, Black (K): 34%. In the HSL color space, #a8a798 has a hue of 56°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 63%. The HSV representation is 56° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 66% 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) = 8. The XYZ representation is X: 36, Y: 38, Z: 35. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6494, U (chrominance) = -0.0262, and V (chrominance) = 0.0083.

The decimal value of the color is 11052952. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D7D7D0 for a 20% lighter version and #767565 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a8a798, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5743 Kelvin (5743K).

The approximate wavelength of #a8a798 is around 588.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Silver Lustre (Hex: #a8a798): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Silver Lustre, represented by the hex color #a8a798, resembles the glistening surface of a calm, moonlit lake. This lustrous silver shade evokes a sense of tranquility and serenity, similar to the shimmering reflection of moonlight dancing on the waters surface. It also captures the elegance and sophistication of sleek, metallic objects like polished silverware or a contemporary silver sculpture. The subtle undertones of gray in Silver Lustre further enhance its resemblance to the subtle hues found in natural elements such as stones, rocks, or pebbles.

Tints and Shades of #a8a798 HEX color (Silver Lustre)

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 #a8a798, 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
• #E9E9E5
• #D4D3CC
• #BEBDB2
• #a8a798
• #7E7D72
• #54544C
• #2A2A26
• #000000

Tones of Silver Lustre (#a8a798 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a8a798, #98978e is the less saturated color, while #a8a798 is the most saturated one.

• #98978e
• #9c9b91
• #a09f93
• #a4a396
• #a8a798
• #595853
• #53524c
• #4c4b44
• #46453d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a8a798;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a8a798; }

.text {color:#a8a798;}

.background {background-color:#a8a798;}

.border {border:1px solid #a8a798;}