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

Color Cathedral Grey gray (#aba9a7):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cathedral Grey gray (#aba9a7):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Cathedral Grey / #aba9a7

The HTML HEX code is #aba9a7. The corresponding color name is "Cathedral Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 171%, Green (G): 169%, Blue (B): 167%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #aba9a7 has a hue of 30°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 66%. The HSV representation is 30° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 69, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 38, Y: 40, Z: 42. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6642, U (chrominance) = -0.0046, and V (chrominance) = 0.0056.

The decimal value of the color is 11250087. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #DCDBDB for a 20% lighter version and #787573 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #aba9a7, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6298 Kelvin (6298K).

The approximate wavelength of #aba9a7 is around 640.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cathedral Grey (Hex: #aba9a7): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Cathedral Grey (#aba9a7) is a color that resembles the smooth, weathered stone walls of an ancient cathedral. Its cool, neutral tone evokes a sense of stability and timelessness. This color can also be compared to the muted shades of gravestones in a cemetery or the softly aged wood of an antique piece of furniture. Cathedral Grey is a versatile hue that can be used to create a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere in interior design, as well as to add a touch of understated elegance to digital or print media.

Tints and Shades of #aba9a7 HEX color (Cathedral 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 #aba9a7, 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
• #EAEAE9
• #D5D4D3
• #C0BFBD
• #aba9a7
• #807F7D
• #565554
• #2B2A2A
• #000000

Tones of Cathedral Grey (#aba9a7 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #aba9a7, #9a9997 is the less saturated color, while #aba9a7 is the most saturated one.

• #9a9997
• #9e9d9b
• #a2a19f
• #a7a5a3
• #aba9a7
• #5d5b5a
• #575554
• #514f4e
• #4b4947

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #aba9a7;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #aba9a7; }

.text {color:#aba9a7;}

.background {background-color:#aba9a7;}

.border {border:1px solid #aba9a7;}