1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Soft Metal

Color Soft Metal gray (#bab2b1):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Soft Metal gray (#bab2b1):
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 Soft Metal / #bab2b1

The HTML HEX code is #bab2b1. The corresponding color name is "Soft Metal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 186%, Green (G): 178%, Blue (B): 177%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):5%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #bab2b1 has a hue of 7°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 71%. The HSV representation is 7° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 73, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 44, Y: 45, Z: 48. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7070, U (chrominance) = -0.0063, and V (chrominance) = 0.0197.

The decimal value of the color is 12235441. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E9E7E7 for a 20% lighter version and #8A7C7B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bab2b1, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6084 Kelvin (6084K).

The approximate wavelength of #bab2b1 is around 686.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Soft Metal (Hex: #bab2b1): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #bab2b1, named Soft Metal, has similarities to natural elements and common objects. It resembles the muted grey tone of weathered metal, like the aged patina on statues or vintage industrial machinery. This color evokes a sense of durability and resilience, similar to the strength of metal. It can also evoke the feeling of sophistication, like the sheen of brushed stainless steel appliances or the subtle shine of delicate silver jewelry. Soft Metal has a versatile quality that can add a touch of elegance or a hint of industrial charm to any design.

Tints and Shades of #bab2b1 HEX color (Soft Metal)

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 #bab2b1, 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
• #EEECEC
• #DDD9D8
• #CBC5C5
• #bab2b1
• #8C8685
• #5D5959
• #2F2D2C
• #000000

Tones of Soft Metal (#bab2b1 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bab2b1, #a39e9d is the less saturated color, while #bab2b1 is the most saturated one.

• #a39e9d
• #a9a3a2
• #aea8a7
• #b4adac
• #bab2b1
• #666160
• #615c5b
• #5d5656
• #585150

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bab2b1;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bab2b1; }

.text {color:#bab2b1;}

.background {background-color:#bab2b1;}

.border {border:1px solid #bab2b1;}