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

Color Puritan Grey gray (#a8b0ae):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Puritan Grey gray (#a8b0ae):
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 Puritan Grey / #a8b0ae

The HTML HEX code is #a8b0ae. The corresponding color name is "Puritan Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 168%, Green (G): 176%, Blue (B): 174%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 5%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):1%, Black (K): 31%. In the HSL color space, #a8b0ae has a hue of 165°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 67%. The HSV representation is 165° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 69% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 71, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 39, Y: 42, Z: 46. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6799, U (chrominance) = 0.0012, and V (chrominance) = -0.0185.

The decimal value of the color is 11055278. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #DCE0DF for a 20% lighter version and #727E7B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a8b0ae, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6775 Kelvin (6775K).

The approximate wavelength of #a8b0ae is around 507.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Puritan Grey (Hex: #a8b0ae): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Puritan Grey (#a8b0ae) resembles the misty morning fog that blankets serene valleys, creating an atmosphere of tranquility. This hue is akin to the weathered stones found along ancient castle walls, reflecting the passage of time and wisdom. It evokes the simplicity of pebbles lining a secluded beach, their smooth surfaces worn by the gentle ebb and flow of waves. Puritan Grey also mirrors the muted feathers of a flock of mourning doves, gracefully blending into their natural surroundings. These natural elements and objects embody the understated elegance and timeless beauty found in Puritan Grey.

Tints and Shades of #a8b0ae HEX color (Puritan 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 #a8b0ae, 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
• #E9EBEB
• #D4D8D7
• #BEC4C2
• #a8b0ae
• #7E8483
• #545857
• #2A2C2C
• #000000

Tones of Puritan Grey (#a8b0ae HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a8b0ae, #989d9c is the less saturated color, while #a8b0ae is the most saturated one.

• #989d9c
• #9ca2a0
• #a0a6a5
• #a4aba9
• #a8b0ae
• #5b5f5e
• #555a59
• #4f5453
• #494f4e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a8b0ae;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a8b0ae; }

.text {color:#a8b0ae;}

.background {background-color:#a8b0ae;}

.border {border:1px solid #a8b0ae;}