1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Provincial

Color Provincial gray (#a8aca2):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Provincial gray (#a8aca2):
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 Provincial / #a8aca2

The HTML HEX code is #a8aca2. The corresponding color name is "Provincial". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 168%, Green (G): 172%, Blue (B): 162%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):6%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #a8aca2 has a hue of 84°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 65%. The HSV representation is 84° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 70, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 37, Y: 40, Z: 40. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6653, U (chrominance) = -0.0148, and V (chrominance) = -0.0057.

The decimal value of the color is 11054242. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #D9DBD6 for a 20% lighter version and #747A6C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a8aca2, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6181 Kelvin (6181K).

The approximate wavelength of #a8aca2 is around 560.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Provincial (Hex: #a8aca2): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #a8aca2, Provincial, is similar to the muted green-gray tones of moss-covered rocks found in forests. Its soft and earthy hue evokes a sense of natural tranquility, resembling the subtle colors of lichen and weathered stones. Provincial brings to mind the understated beauty of nature, blending seamlessly into woodland landscapes. This versatile color can add a touch of organic charm to interior design, effortlessly harmonizing with earth-toned furniture and natural textures like wood and linen. It reflects the calm elegance of natures simplicity and complements a rustic or minimalist aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #a8aca2 HEX color (Provincial)

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 #a8aca2, 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
• #E9EAE8
• #D4D6D1
• #BEC1B9
• #a8aca2
• #7E817A
• #545651
• #2A2B29
• #000000

Tones of Provincial (#a8aca2 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a8aca2, #989a94 is the less saturated color, while #a8aca2 is the most saturated one.

• #989a94
• #9c9f98
• #a0a39b
• #a4a89f
• #a8aca2
• #5b5d58
• #555751
• #4e514a
• #484b44

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a8aca2;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a8aca2; }

.text {color:#a8aca2;}

.background {background-color:#a8aca2;}

.border {border:1px solid #a8aca2;}