1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. French Silver

Color French Silver gray (#b8bcbc):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to French Silver gray (#b8bcbc):
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 French Silver / #b8bcbc

The HTML HEX code is #b8bcbc. The corresponding color name is "French Silver". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 184%, Green (G): 188%, Blue (B): 188%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 26%. In the HSL color space, #b8bcbc has a hue of 180°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 73%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 74% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 76, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 47, Y: 50, Z: 55. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7326, U (chrominance) = 0.0023, and V (chrominance) = -0.0096.

The decimal value of the color is 12106940. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #EDEEEE for a 20% lighter version and #848B8B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b8bcbc, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6685 Kelvin (6685K).

The approximate wavelength of #b8bcbc is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of French Silver (Hex: #b8bcbc): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

French Silver (#b8bcbc) is a cool-toned, pale gray color that resembles the subtle gleam of silver under soft moonlight. This delicate shade evokes the image of wispy clouds drifting across a tranquil winter sky or a gentle morning mist enveloping a serene lake. It shares similarities with fine silverware, graceful swans gliding effortlessly on a calm pond, and the lustrous petals of frost-kissed flowers. French Silver exudes an air of elegance and sophistication, making it a perfect choice for creating a timeless and refined aesthetic in both digital and physical spaces.

Tints and Shades of #b8bcbc HEX color (French Silver)

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 #b8bcbc, 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
• #EDEEEE
• #DCDEDE
• #CACDCD
• #b8bcbc
• #8A8D8D
• #5C5E5E
• #2E2F2F
• #000000

Tones of French Silver (#b8bcbc HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b8bcbc, #a2a4a4 is the less saturated color, while #b8bcbc is the most saturated one.

• #a2a4a4
• #a7aaaa
• #adb0b0
• #b2b6b6
• #b8bcbc
• #646767
• #606363
• #5b5e5e
• #575a5a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b8bcbc;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b8bcbc; }

.text {color:#b8bcbc;}

.background {background-color:#b8bcbc;}

.border {border:1px solid #b8bcbc;}