1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Loblolly

Color Loblolly gray (#b3bbb7):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Loblolly gray (#b3bbb7):
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 Loblolly / #b3bbb7

The HTML HEX code is #b3bbb7. The corresponding color name is "Loblolly". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 179%, Green (G): 187%, Blue (B): 183%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 4%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #b3bbb7 has a hue of 150°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 72%. The HSV representation is 150° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 75, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 45, Y: 49, Z: 52. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7222, U (chrominance) = -0.0022, and V (chrominance) = -0.0177.

The decimal value of the color is 11778999. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #E9ECEB for a 20% lighter version and #7D8C85 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b3bbb7, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6655 Kelvin (6655K).

The approximate wavelength of #b3bbb7 is around 515.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Loblolly (Hex: #b3bbb7): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The #b3bbb7 color, named Loblolly, bears a strong resemblance to the calming hues of the misty morning fog, or the delicate feathers of a dove gently gliding through the air. Its soft, cool undertones evoke a sense of tranquility and serenity, similar to the subtle hues found in a peaceful woodland scene, where shades of gray and green blend harmoniously. Loblolly seamlessly merges elements of nature, offering a soothing presence that can be utilized in design schemes, branding, or imagery seeking to convey a sense of natural elegance and harmony.

Tints and Shades of #b3bbb7 HEX color (Loblolly)

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 #b3bbb7, 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
• #ECEEED
• #D9DDDB
• #C6CCC9
• #b3bbb7
• #868C89
• #5A5E5C
• #2D2F2E
• #000000

Tones of Loblolly (#b3bbb7 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b3bbb7, #9fa3a1 is the less saturated color, while #b3bbb7 is the most saturated one.

• #9fa3a1
• #a4a9a7
• #a9afac
• #aeb5b2
• #b3bbb7
• #616664
• #5c625f
• #565e5a
• #515956

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b3bbb7;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b3bbb7; }

.text {color:#b3bbb7;}

.background {background-color:#b3bbb7;}

.border {border:1px solid #b3bbb7;}