1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Muted Mauve

Color Muted Mauve gray (#b3a9a3):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Muted Mauve gray (#b3a9a3):
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 Muted Mauve / #b3a9a3

The HTML HEX code is #b3a9a3. The corresponding color name is "Muted Mauve". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 179%, Green (G): 169%, Blue (B): 163%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):9%, Black (K): 30%. In the HSL color space, #b3a9a3 has a hue of 23°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 67%. The HSV representation is 23° for hue, 9% for saturation, and 70% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 70, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 39, Y: 41, Z: 40. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6718, U (chrominance) = -0.0160, and V (chrominance) = 0.0265.

The decimal value of the color is 11774371. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E1DDDB for a 20% lighter version and #84756C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b3a9a3, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5743 Kelvin (5743K).

The approximate wavelength of #b3a9a3 is around 654.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Muted Mauve (Hex: #b3a9a3): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Muted Mauve (#b3a9a3) resembles the warm hue of dried rose petals. Its dusty and desaturated tone evokes a sense of nostalgia, akin to faded photographs of cherished memories. This color embodies the softness of vintage lace, showcasing a delicate and sophisticated appeal. Its similarity to withered lavender fields transports us to serene countryside landscapes, where tranquility and a gentle breeze fill the air. Muted Mauve, like the blush on a blushing brides cheeks, conveys a timeless elegance and grace.

Tints and Shades of #b3a9a3 HEX color (Muted Mauve)

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 #b3a9a3, 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
• #ECEAE8
• #D9D4D1
• #C6BFBA
• #b3a9a3
• #867F7A
• #5A5552
• #2D2A29
• #000000

Tones of Muted Mauve (#b3a9a3 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b3a9a3, #9f9995 is the less saturated color, while #b3a9a3 is the most saturated one.

• #9f9995
• #a49d99
• #a9a19c
• #aea5a0
• #b3a9a3
• #615b58
• #5c5552
• #564f4b
• #514945

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b3a9a3;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b3a9a3; }

.text {color:#b3a9a3;}

.background {background-color:#b3a9a3;}

.border {border:1px solid #b3a9a3;}