1. pinks
2. neutral-muteds
3. Highland Thistle

Color Highland Thistle pink (#b9a1ae):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Highland Thistle pink (#b9a1ae):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
pinks

pinks Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Highland Thistle / #b9a1ae

The HTML HEX code is #b9a1ae. The corresponding color name is "Highland Thistle". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 185%, Green (G): 161%, Blue (B): 174%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):6%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #b9a1ae has a hue of 328°, saturation of 15%, and lightness of 68%. The HSV representation is 328° for hue, 13% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 69, a* (green to red) = 11, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 40, Y: 39, Z: 45. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6653, U (chrominance) = 0.0084, and V (chrominance) = 0.0528.

The decimal value of the color is 12165550. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC9999. Variations of the colour are #E5DCE1 for a 20% lighter version and #8D687C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b9a1ae, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5968 Kelvin (5968K).

The approximate wavelength of #b9a1ae is around 556.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Highland Thistle (Hex: #b9a1ae): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b9a1ae, also known as Highland Thistle, resembles the muted purplish-pink hue of the thistle plant found in highland regions. Its nuanced shade captures the essence of the plants delicate petals, evoking a sense of elegance and tranquility. This color can be compared to other natural elements such as lavender fields at dusk, heather flowers in bloom, or the soft hues of a mountain sunset. Highland Thistle blends effortlessly with natural landscapes, making it an excellent choice for designs that seek to exude grace and harmony.

Tints and Shades of #b9a1ae HEX color (Highland Thistle)

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 #b9a1ae, 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
• #EEE8EB
• #DCD0D7
• #CBB9C2
• #b9a1ae
• #8B7983
• #5D5157
• #2E282C
• #000000

Tones of Highland Thistle (#b9a1ae HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b9a1ae, #a2949c is the less saturated color, while #b9a1ae is the most saturated one.

• #a2949c
• #a897a0
• #ae9aa5
• #b39ea9
• #b9a1ae
• #64585e
• #5f5159
• #5a4a53
• #56444e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b9a1ae;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b9a1ae; }

.text {color:#b9a1ae;}

.background {background-color:#b9a1ae;}

.border {border:1px solid #b9a1ae;}