1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Quartz Sand

Color Quartz Sand gray (#a9aaab):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Quartz Sand gray (#a9aaab):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Quartz Sand / #a9aaab

The HTML HEX code is #a9aaab. The corresponding color name is "Quartz Sand". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 169%, Green (G): 170%, Blue (B): 171%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #a9aaab has a hue of 210°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 67%. The HSV representation is 210° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 70, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 38, Y: 40, Z: 44. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6659, U (chrominance) = 0.0023, and V (chrominance) = -0.0028.

The decimal value of the color is 11119275. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #DEDEDE for a 20% lighter version and #777879 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a9aaab, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6611 Kelvin (6611K).

The approximate wavelength of #a9aaab is around 485.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Quartz Sand (Hex: #a9aaab): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Quartz Sand (#a9aaab) resembles the smooth, pale shade of sand found on the shores of a beach. Its cool gray appearance evokes a sense of tranquility and serenity, similar to the gentle waves caressing the sand. This color can also be compared to the soft, powdery texture of finely ground minerals, reflecting the natural hues found in diverse environments. It harmonizes effortlessly with earthy tones and provides a neutral backdrop for various design elements, making it a versatile choice for interior design, fashion, and branding purposes.

Tints and Shades of #a9aaab HEX color (Quartz Sand)

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 #a9aaab, 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
• #EAEAEA
• #D4D5D5
• #BFBFC0
• #a9aaab
• #7F8080
• #555556
• #2A2B2B
• #000000

Tones of Quartz Sand (#a9aaab HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a9aaab, #99999a is the less saturated color, while #a9aaab is the most saturated one.

• #99999a
• #9d9d9e
• #a1a2a2
• #a5a6a7
• #a9aaab
• #5b5c5d
• #555657
• #4f5051
• #494a4b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a9aaab;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a9aaab; }

.text {color:#a9aaab;}

.background {background-color:#a9aaab;}

.border {border:1px solid #a9aaab;}