1. greens
2. neutral-muteds
3. Basil

Color Basil green (#879f84):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Basil green (#879f84):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
greens

greens Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Basil / #879f84

The HTML HEX code is #879f84. The corresponding color name is "Basil". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 135%, Green (G): 159%, Blue (B): 132%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 15%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):17%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #879f84 has a hue of 113°, saturation of 12%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 113° for hue, 17% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 63, a* (green to red) = -14, and b* (blue to yellow) = 11. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 32, Z: 27. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5833, U (chrominance) = -0.0323, and V (chrominance) = -0.0473.

The decimal value of the color is 8888196. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #BFCBBD for a 20% lighter version and #566A53 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #879f84, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6228 Kelvin (6228K).

The approximate wavelength of #879f84 is around 535.83nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Basil (Hex: #879f84): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #879f84, also known as Basil, resembles the calming hues of fresh green herbs found in nature. It exudes a sense of organic tranquility reminiscent of a quiet herb garden. This color shares similarities with the leaves of thyme, mint, and sage, which offer a natural and earthy touch. It evokes a sense of serenity and relaxation, making it an ideal choice for spa designs, natural product packaging, or wellness-related content. Let the color Basil bring a touch of natures harmony to your design or branding projects.

Tints and Shades of #879f84 HEX color (Basil)

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 #879f84, 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
• #E1E7E0
• #C3CFC2
• #A5B7A3
• #879f84
• #657763
• #445042
• #222821
• #000000

Tones of Basil (#879f84 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #879f84, #849382 is the less saturated color, while #879f84 is the most saturated one.

• #849382
• #859683
• #869983
• #869c84
• #879f84
• #4b514a
• #424941
• #394138
• #30392f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #879f84;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #879f84; }

.text {color:#879f84;}

.background {background-color:#879f84;}

.border {border:1px solid #879f84;}