1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Ashes

Color Ashes gray (#b8b5ad):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Ashes gray (#b8b5ad):
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 Ashes / #b8b5ad

The HTML HEX code is #b8b5ad. The corresponding color name is "Ashes". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 184%, Green (G): 181%, Blue (B): 173%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):6%, Black (K): 28%. In the HSL color space, #b8b5ad has a hue of 44°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 70%. The HSV representation is 44° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 72% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 74, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 44, Y: 46, Z: 46. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7097, U (chrominance) = -0.0154, and V (chrominance) = 0.0104.

The decimal value of the color is 12105133. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #E7E6E4 for a 20% lighter version and #888477 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b8b5ad, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5992 Kelvin (5992K).

The approximate wavelength of #b8b5ad is around 612.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Ashes (Hex: #b8b5ad): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b8b5ad, named Ashes, resembles the muted hues found in ancient stone sculptures. It captures the weathered tones of an aged marble bust, creating a sense of timelessness and sophistication. This color exudes a subtle elegance, reminiscent of classical architecture and art. The Ashes shade also shares similarities with the earthy tones of pebbles, evoking a peaceful and grounded feeling. It blends seamlessly with natural elements, such as distressed wood or dry leaves, adding a touch of warmth and depth to any design.

Tints and Shades of #b8b5ad HEX color (Ashes)

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 #b8b5ad, 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
• #DCDAD6
• #CAC8C2
• #b8b5ad
• #8A8882
• #5C5B57
• #2E2D2B
• #000000

Tones of Ashes (#b8b5ad HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b8b5ad, #a2a09b is the less saturated color, while #b8b5ad is the most saturated one.

• #a2a09b
• #a7a5a0
• #adaaa4
• #b2b0a9
• #b8b5ad
• #64635e
• #605e58
• #5b5952
• #57544d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b8b5ad;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b8b5ad; }

.text {color:#b8b5ad;}

.background {background-color:#b8b5ad;}

.border {border:1px solid #b8b5ad;}