1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Cistern

Color Cistern gray (#a9b0b6):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cistern gray (#a9b0b6):
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 Cistern / #a9b0b6

The HTML HEX code is #a9b0b6. The corresponding color name is "Cistern". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 169%, Green (G): 176%, Blue (B): 182%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 7%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #a9b0b6 has a hue of 208°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 69%. The HSV representation is 208° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 71, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -4. The XYZ representation is X: 40, Y: 43, Z: 50. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6847, U (chrominance) = 0.0143, and V (chrominance) = -0.0192.

The decimal value of the color is 11120822. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #9999CC. Variations of the colour are #E1E3E5 for a 20% lighter version and #737E87 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a9b0b6, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7222 Kelvin (7222K).

The approximate wavelength of #a9b0b6 is around 486.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cistern (Hex: #a9b0b6): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #a9b0b6, also known as Cistern, resembles the color of weathered stones found near ancient ruins. It exudes a sense of timelessness and tranquility, reminiscent of a quiet and serene courtyard surrounded by towering stone walls. This color blends seamlessly with natural elements, such as misty mountain ranges or the calming waters of a secluded lake. It is a versatile color that can be used to evoke a sense of peace and stability in various design projects.

Tints and Shades of #a9b0b6 HEX color (Cistern)

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 #a9b0b6, 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
• #EAEBED
• #D4D8DB
• #BFC4C8
• #a9b0b6
• #7F8489
• #55585B
• #2A2C2E
• #000000

Tones of Cistern (#a9b0b6 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a9b0b6, #999da0 is the less saturated color, while #a9b0b6 is the most saturated one.

• #999da0
• #9da2a6
• #a1a6ab
• #a5abb1
• #a9b0b6
• #5b6063
• #555a5e
• #4f5559
• #494f54

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a9b0b6;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a9b0b6; }

.text {color:#a9b0b6;}

.background {background-color:#a9b0b6;}

.border {border:1px solid #a9b0b6;}