1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Steam Engine

Color Steam Engine gray (#b2b2ad):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Steam Engine gray (#b2b2ad):
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 Steam Engine / #b2b2ad

The HTML HEX code is #b2b2ad. The corresponding color name is "Steam Engine". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 178%, Green (G): 178%, Blue (B): 173%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):3%, Black (K): 30%. In the HSL color space, #b2b2ad has a hue of 60°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 69%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 70% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 72, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 42, Y: 44, Z: 46. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6958, U (chrominance) = -0.0085, and V (chrominance) = 0.0020.

The decimal value of the color is 11711149. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #E4E4E2 for a 20% lighter version and #818179 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b2b2ad, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6251 Kelvin (6251K).

The approximate wavelength of #b2b2ad is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Steam Engine (Hex: #b2b2ad): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b2b2ad, also known as Steam Engine, resembles the rugged texture and dull metallic appearance of an old locomotive. This color exudes an industrial feel, reminiscent of the powerful engines steel framework and smoke-filled atmosphere. It shares similarities with coal ash, engine pistons, and the weathered steel of a vintage train. Incorporating Steam Engine into a design or branding can evoke a sense of strength, durability, and nostalgia associated with classic machinery and the bygone era of steam-powered locomotives.

Tints and Shades of #b2b2ad HEX color (Steam Engine)

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 #b2b2ad, 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
• #ECECEB
• #D9D9D6
• #C5C5C2
• #b2b2ad
• #868682
• #595957
• #2D2D2B
• #000000

Tones of Steam Engine (#b2b2ad HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b2b2ad, #9e9e9b is the less saturated color, while #b2b2ad is the most saturated one.

• #9e9e9b
• #a3a3a0
• #a8a8a4
• #adada9
• #b2b2ad
• #61615e
• #5c5c58
• #565652
• #51514d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b2b2ad;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b2b2ad; }

.text {color:#b2b2ad;}

.background {background-color:#b2b2ad;}

.border {border:1px solid #b2b2ad;}