1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Metal

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

The Comprehensive Guide to Metal gray (#babfbc):
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 Metal / #babfbc

The HTML HEX code is #babfbc. The corresponding color name is "Metal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 186%, Green (G): 191%, Blue (B): 188%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 3%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 25%. In the HSL color space, #babfbc has a hue of 144°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 74%. The HSV representation is 144° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 75% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 77, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 48, Y: 51, Z: 55. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7418, U (chrominance) = -0.0022, and V (chrominance) = -0.0109.

The decimal value of the color is 12238780. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #EFF0F0 for a 20% lighter version and #858E89 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #babfbc, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6573 Kelvin (6573K).

The approximate wavelength of #babfbc is around 518.00nm.

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

The hex color #babfbc, commonly referred to as Metal, bears a striking resemblance to pewter, stainless steel, and other metallic surfaces. Its cool gray hue embodies sleekness and sophistication, evoking images of silverware, industrial machinery, and modern appliances. This color can also conjure associations with the natural world, reminiscent of pebbles, rocks, or even the cool, smooth surface of a polished stone. The versatility of Metal allows it to seamlessly blend into both contemporary and natural settings, adding a touch of elegance and industrial charm.

Tints and Shades of #babfbc HEX color (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 #babfbc, 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
• #EEEFEE
• #DDDFDE
• #CBCFCD
• #babfbc
• #8C8F8D
• #5D605E
• #2F302F
• #000000

Tones of Metal (#babfbc HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #babfbc, #a3a6a4 is the less saturated color, while #babfbc is the most saturated one.

• #a3a6a4
• #a9acaa
• #aeb2b0
• #b4b9b6
• #babfbc
• #656967
• #616563
• #5c625e
• #585e5a

HTML Usage Examples

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

p { color: #babfbc; }

.text {color:#babfbc;}

.background {background-color:#babfbc;}

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