1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Fossilized

Color Fossilized gray (#b6b8b0):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Fossilized gray (#b6b8b0):
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 Fossilized / #b6b8b0

The HTML HEX code is #b6b8b0. The corresponding color name is "Fossilized". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 182%, Green (G): 184%, Blue (B): 176%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):4%, Black (K): 28%. In the HSL color space, #b6b8b0 has a hue of 75°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 71%. The HSV representation is 75° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 72% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 74, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 44, Y: 47, Z: 48. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7156, U (chrominance) = -0.0125, and V (chrominance) = -0.0017.

The decimal value of the color is 11974832. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #E9E9E7 for a 20% lighter version and #85887C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b6b8b0, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6205 Kelvin (6205K).

The approximate wavelength of #b6b8b0 is around 567.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Fossilized (Hex: #b6b8b0): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b6b8b0, named Fossilized, evokes an ancient and weathered appearance. Its similarity to natural elements can be seen in the resemblance to aged stone or the patina on well-worn metal. This color could be compared to the weathered bark of an ancient tree or the worn shells of seashells collected from the beach. Its muted and earthy tones embody timelessness and evoke a sense of history and durability. Combining a sense of nostalgia with a touch of elegance, Fossilized brings a unique charm to any design or application.

Tints and Shades of #b6b8b0 HEX color (Fossilized)

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 #b6b8b0, 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
• #EDEDEB
• #DBDCD8
• #C8CAC4
• #b6b8b0
• #898A84
• #5B5C58
• #2E2E2C
• #000000

Tones of Fossilized (#b6b8b0 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b6b8b0, #a0a29d is the less saturated color, while #b6b8b0 is the most saturated one.

• #a0a29d
• #a6a7a2
• #abada6
• #b1b2ab
• #b6b8b0
• #636460
• #5e605a
• #5a5b55
• #55574f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b6b8b0;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b6b8b0; }

.text {color:#b6b8b0;}

.background {background-color:#b6b8b0;}

.border {border:1px solid #b6b8b0;}