1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Elephant in the Room

Color Elephant in the Room gray (#a8a9a8):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Elephant in the Room gray (#a8a9a8):
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 Elephant in the Room / #a8a9a8

The HTML HEX code is #a8a9a8. The corresponding color name is "Elephant in the Room". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 168%, Green (G): 169%, Blue (B): 168%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 34%. In the HSL color space, #a8a9a8 has a hue of 120°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 66%. The HSV representation is 120° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 66% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 69, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 37, Y: 40, Z: 43. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6611, U (chrominance) = -0.0011, and V (chrominance) = -0.0020.

The decimal value of the color is 11053480. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #DBDCDB for a 20% lighter version and #747674 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a8a9a8, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6498 Kelvin (6498K).

The approximate wavelength of #a8a9a8 is around 530.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Elephant in the Room (Hex: #a8a9a8): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Elephant in the Room (#a8a9a8) bears a striking resemblance to concrete or pebbles, evoking a sense of solidity and neutrality. Its cool undertones add a touch of sophistication, making it an ideal choice for minimalist or industrial-themed designs. When used in interior décor, this color can create a serene ambiance, reminiscent of a sleek and modern space. Whether its an elegant concrete countertop or pebbled pathways leading to a tranquil garden, Elephant in the Room brings a natural element and understated elegance to any setting.

Tints and Shades of #a8a9a8 HEX color (Elephant in the Room)

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 #a8a9a8, 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
• #E9EAE9
• #D4D4D4
• #BEBFBE
• #a8a9a8
• #7E7F7E
• #545554
• #2A2A2A
• #000000

Tones of Elephant in the Room (#a8a9a8 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a8a9a8, #989998 is the less saturated color, while #a8a9a8 is the most saturated one.

• #989998
• #9c9d9c
• #a0a1a0
• #a4a5a4
• #a8a9a8
• #5b5b5b
• #555555
• #4e4f4e
• #484948

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a8a9a8;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a8a9a8; }

.text {color:#a8a9a8;}

.background {background-color:#a8a9a8;}

.border {border:1px solid #a8a9a8;}