1. purples
2. neutral-muteds
3. Amethyst Paint

Color Amethyst Paint purple (#9c8aa4):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Amethyst Paint purple (#9c8aa4):
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 Amethyst Paint / #9c8aa4

The HTML HEX code is #9c8aa4. The corresponding color name is "Amethyst Paint". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 156%, Green (G): 138%, Blue (B): 164%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 5%, Magenta (M): 16%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 36%. In the HSL color space, #9c8aa4 has a hue of 282°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 59%. The HSV representation is 282° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 64% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = 12, and b* (blue to yellow) = -11. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 28, Z: 39. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5739, U (chrominance) = 0.0341, and V (chrominance) = 0.0332.

The decimal value of the color is 10259108. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #CCC2D0 for a 20% lighter version and #695770 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #9c8aa4, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7449 Kelvin (7449K).

The approximate wavelength of #9c8aa4 is around 442.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Amethyst Paint (Hex: #9c8aa4): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #9c8aa4, known as Amethyst Paint, resembles the rich hues found in amethyst gemstones. This color is reminiscent of the deep purple tones found in nature, such as blooming lavender fields. It also shares similarities with the petals of orchids or the delicate petals of violets. Amethyst Paint exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, much like the luxurious shade of a royal velvet fabric. Incorporating this color into design or decor adds a touch of luxury and tranquility, evoking a serene ambiance reminiscent of a peaceful sunset.

Tints and Shades of #9c8aa4 HEX color (Amethyst Paint)

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 #9c8aa4, 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
• #E6E2E8
• #CEC5D2
• #B5A7BB
• #9c8aa4
• #75687B
• #4E4552
• #272329
• #000000

Tones of Amethyst Paint (#9c8aa4 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #9c8aa4, #918696 is the less saturated color, while #9c8aa4 is the most saturated one.

• #918696
• #948799
• #96889d
• #9989a0
• #9c8aa4
• #524d54
• #4a454d
• #423c46
• #3b343e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #9c8aa4;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #9c8aa4; }

.text {color:#9c8aa4;}

.background {background-color:#9c8aa4;}

.border {border:1px solid #9c8aa4;}