1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Mercurial

Color Mercurial gray (#b6b0a9):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Mercurial gray (#b6b0a9):
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 Mercurial / #b6b0a9

The HTML HEX code is #b6b0a9. The corresponding color name is "Mercurial". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 182%, Green (G): 176%, Blue (B): 169%. 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): 29%. In the HSL color space, #b6b0a9 has a hue of 32°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 69%. The HSV representation is 32° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 71% 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) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 42, Y: 44, Z: 44. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6941, U (chrominance) = -0.0154, and V (chrominance) = 0.0172.

The decimal value of the color is 11972777. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E5E3E1 for a 20% lighter version and #877E73 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b6b0a9, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5896 Kelvin (5896K).

The approximate wavelength of #b6b0a9 is around 636.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Mercurial (Hex: #b6b0a9): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b6b0a9, also known as Mercurial, resembles the muted tints found in weathered stones or pebbles worn smooth by the forceful current of a river. This color evokes the tranquility and strength of nature, bringing to mind the subtle shades found in a misty morning fog or the delicate hues of a seashell. The Mercurial color conveys a sense of stability and endurance, reminiscent of ancient rocks that have stood the test of time.

Tints and Shades of #b6b0a9 HEX color (Mercurial)

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 #b6b0a9, 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
• #EDEBEA
• #DBD8D4
• #C8C4BF
• #b6b0a9
• #89847F
• #5B5855
• #2E2C2A
• #000000

Tones of Mercurial (#b6b0a9 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b6b0a9, #a09d99 is the less saturated color, while #b6b0a9 is the most saturated one.

• #a09d99
• #a6a29d
• #aba6a1
• #b1aba5
• #b6b0a9
• #63605b
• #5e5a55
• #59554f
• #544f49

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b6b0a9;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b6b0a9; }

.text {color:#b6b0a9;}

.background {background-color:#b6b0a9;}

.border {border:1px solid #b6b0a9;}