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

Color Ultimate Grey gray (#a9a8a9):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Ultimate Grey gray (#a9a8a9):
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 Ultimate Grey / #a9a8a9

The HTML HEX code is #a9a8a9. The corresponding color name is "Ultimate Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 169%, Green (G): 168%, Blue (B): 169%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 34%. In the HSL color space, #a9a8a9 has a hue of 300°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 66%. The HSV representation is 300° 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: 38, Y: 39, Z: 43. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6604, U (chrominance) = 0.0011, and V (chrominance) = 0.0020.

The decimal value of the color is 11118761. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #DCDBDC for a 20% lighter version and #767476 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a9a8a9, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6511 Kelvin (6511K).

The approximate wavelength of #a9a8a9 is around 430.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Ultimate Grey (Hex: #a9a8a9): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Ultimate Grey (#a9a8a9) resembles weathered stones, like those found along a riverbank or on a pebble beach. It evokes a sense of timelessness and durability. Think of the smooth, cool touch of these stones, their subdued earthy tones, and their ability to blend seamlessly into natural surroundings. Ultimate Grey is reminiscent of the stoic strength of mountain ranges and the softness of clouds on a calm day. This versatile color effortlessly complements a variety of palettes and can be used to create a serene, grounded atmosphere in interior design or evoke a sense of reliability in branding.

Tints and Shades of #a9a8a9 HEX color (Ultimate 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 #a9a8a9, 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
• #EAE9EA
• #D4D4D4
• #BFBEBF
• #a9a8a9
• #7F7E7F
• #555455
• #2A2A2A
• #000000

Tones of Ultimate Grey (#a9a8a9 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a9a8a9, #999899 is the less saturated color, while #a9a8a9 is the most saturated one.

• #999899
• #9d9c9d
• #a1a0a1
• #a5a4a5
• #a9a8a9
• #5b5b5b
• #555555
• #4f4e4f
• #494849

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a9a8a9;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a9a8a9; }

.text {color:#a9a8a9;}

.background {background-color:#a9a8a9;}

.border {border:1px solid #a9a8a9;}