1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Oyster Mushroom

Color Oyster Mushroom gray (#b8bcbe):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Oyster Mushroom gray (#b8bcbe):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Oyster Mushroom / #b8bcbe

The HTML HEX code is #b8bcbe. The corresponding color name is "Oyster Mushroom". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 184%, Green (G): 188%, Blue (B): 190%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 3%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 25%. In the HSL color space, #b8bcbe has a hue of 200°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 73%. The HSV representation is 200° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 75% 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) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 47, Y: 50, Z: 56. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7335, U (chrominance) = 0.0057, and V (chrominance) = -0.0104.

The decimal value of the color is 12106942. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #ECEDEE for a 20% lighter version and #82898C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b8bcbe, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6794 Kelvin (6794K).

The approximate wavelength of #b8bcbe is around 490.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Oyster Mushroom (Hex: #b8bcbe): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b8bcbe, known as Oyster Mushroom, bears a strong resemblance to the silvery-gray hue of the cap of the oyster mushroom itself. This color evokes a sense of tranquility and elegance, similar to the smooth and delicate texture of this edible fungus. Oyster Mushroom can also be likened to the muted tones of a foggy morning or the softness of a doves feathers. Its neutrality allows it to effortlessly blend with both natural and urban surroundings.

Tints and Shades of #b8bcbe HEX color (Oyster Mushroom)

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 #b8bcbe, 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
• #EDEEEF
• #DCDEDF
• #CACDCE
• #b8bcbe
• #8A8D8F
• #5C5E5F
• #2E2F30
• #000000

Tones of Oyster Mushroom (#b8bcbe HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b8bcbe, #a2a4a5 is the less saturated color, while #b8bcbe is the most saturated one.

• #a2a4a5
• #a7aaab
• #adb0b2
• #b2b6b8
• #b8bcbe
• #646769
• #5f6365
• #5a5e61
• #565a5d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b8bcbe;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b8bcbe; }

.text {color:#b8bcbe;}

.background {background-color:#b8bcbe;}

.border {border:1px solid #b8bcbe;}