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

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

The Comprehensive Guide to Soft Sage gray (#bcbcae):
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 Soft Sage / #bcbcae

The HTML HEX code is #bcbcae. The corresponding color name is "Soft Sage". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 188%, Green (G): 188%, Blue (B): 174%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):7%, Black (K): 26%. In the HSL color space, #bcbcae has a hue of 60°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 71%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 74% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 76, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 7. The XYZ representation is X: 46, Y: 50, Z: 47. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7310, U (chrominance) = -0.0239, and V (chrominance) = 0.0055.

The decimal value of the color is 12369070. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #EAEAE6 for a 20% lighter version and #8D8D77 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bcbcae, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5886 Kelvin (5886K).

The approximate wavelength of #bcbcae is around 580.00nm.

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

Soft Sage (#bcbcae) is reminiscent of serene meadows dotted with delicate, silvery green foliage. Its gentle hue embodies the organic essence of fresh spring leaves and evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony. This color can be likened to the muted tones of aromatic herbal gardens, exuding a calm energy that captivates the senses. Its softness mirrors the tender touch of nature, gracing environments with a subtle elegance. Soft Sage serves as a grounding force in design and is a perfect choice for creating a soothing ambiance in spas, wellness centers, or nature-inspired spaces.

Tints and Shades of #bcbcae HEX color (Soft Sage)

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 #bcbcae, 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
• #EEEEEB
• #DEDED7
• #CDCDC2
• #bcbcae
• #8D8D83
• #5E5E57
• #2F2F2C
• #000000

Tones of Soft Sage (#bcbcae HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bcbcae, #a4a49c is the less saturated color, while #bcbcae is the most saturated one.

• #a4a49c
• #aaaaa0
• #b0b0a5
• #b6b6a9
• #bcbcae
• #67675e
• #636359
• #5e5e53
• #5a5a4e

HTML Usage Examples

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

p { color: #bcbcae; }

.text {color:#bcbcae;}

.background {background-color:#bcbcae;}

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