1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dove

Color Dove gray (#b3ada7):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dove gray (#b3ada7):
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 Dove / #b3ada7

The HTML HEX code is #b3ada7. The corresponding color name is "Dove". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 179%, Green (G): 173%, Blue (B): 167%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):7%, Black (K): 30%. In the HSL color space, #b3ada7 has a hue of 30°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 68%. The HSV representation is 30° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 70% 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: 41, Y: 42, Z: 43. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6828, U (chrominance) = -0.0137, and V (chrominance) = 0.0168.

The decimal value of the color is 11775399. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E3E0DE for a 20% lighter version and #837A72 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b3ada7, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5931 Kelvin (5931K).

The approximate wavelength of #b3ada7 is around 640.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dove (Hex: #b3ada7): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b3ada7, named Dove, resembles the soft and subtle tones found in feathers of a mourning dove. This color is reminiscent of the earthy and natural hues seen in stones like limestone or sandstone, blending beautifully with organic materials. It mirrors the gentle greys found in the bark of an aged oak tree or the weathered driftwood washed ashore on a sandy beach. With its calming and neutral qualities, Dove is a versatile color choice for a variety of design themes, including rustic, minimalist, and natural-inspired aesthetics.

Tints and Shades of #b3ada7 HEX color (Dove)

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 #b3ada7, 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
• #ECEBE9
• #D9D6D3
• #C6C2BD
• #b3ada7
• #86827D
• #5A5754
• #2D2B2A
• #000000

Tones of Dove (#b3ada7 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b3ada7, #9f9b97 is the less saturated color, while #b3ada7 is the most saturated one.

• #9f9b97
• #a4a09b
• #a9a49f
• #aea9a3
• #b3ada7
• #615e5b
• #5c5855
• #56524e
• #514d48

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b3ada7;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b3ada7; }

.text {color:#b3ada7;}

.background {background-color:#b3ada7;}

.border {border:1px solid #b3ada7;}