1. purples
2. neutral-muteds
3. Smoky Mauve

Color Smoky Mauve purple (#998ba5):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Smoky Mauve purple (#998ba5):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
purples

purples Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Smoky Mauve / #998ba5

The HTML HEX code is #998ba5. The corresponding color name is "Smoky Mauve". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 153%, Green (G): 139%, Blue (B): 165%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 7%, Magenta (M): 16%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #998ba5 has a hue of 272°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 60%. The HSV representation is 272° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = 10, and b* (blue to yellow) = -12. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 28, Z: 39. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5731, U (chrominance) = 0.0364, and V (chrominance) = 0.0236.

The decimal value of the color is 10062757. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CCC5D3 for a 20% lighter version and #675973 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #998ba5, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7804 Kelvin (7804K).

The approximate wavelength of #998ba5 is around 448.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Smoky Mauve (Hex: #998ba5): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Smoky Mauve (#998ba5) is a sophisticated color that embodies the mystique of twilight skies. Its deep, dusky purple hue reflects the enigmatic aura of twilight, with hints of gray and mauve adding a smoky touch. Similar to the faded petals of delicate evening primroses, this color exudes a sense of ethereal beauty. It also evokes the serene tranquility of a misty mountain range, where the dusky mauve hues blend harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. Smoky Mauve conveys an understated elegance, reminiscent of twilights enchanting allure.

Tints and Shades of #998ba5 HEX color (Smoky Mauve)

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 #998ba5, 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
• #E6E2E9
• #CCC5D2
• #B3A8BC
• #998ba5
• #73687C
• #4D4653
• #262329
• #000000

Tones of Smoky Mauve (#998ba5 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #998ba5, #8f8796 is the less saturated color, while #998ba5 is the most saturated one.

• #8f8796
• #92889a
• #94899e
• #978aa1
• #998ba5
• #514e55
• #49454e
• #423d46
• #3a343f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #998ba5;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #998ba5; }

.text {color:#998ba5;}

.background {background-color:#998ba5;}

.border {border:1px solid #998ba5;}