1. yellow-oranges
2. neutral-muteds
3. Wells Grey

Color Wells Grey yellow-orange (#b9b5a4):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Wells Grey yellow-orange (#b9b5a4):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellow-oranges

yellow-oranges Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Wells Grey / #b9b5a4

The HTML HEX code is #b9b5a4. The corresponding color name is "Wells Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 185%, Green (G): 181%, Blue (B): 164%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):11%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #b9b5a4 has a hue of 49°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 68%. The HSV representation is 49° for hue, 11% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 74, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 9. The XYZ representation is X: 43, Y: 46, Z: 42. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7069, U (chrominance) = -0.0314, and V (chrominance) = 0.0163.

The decimal value of the color is 12170660. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #E4E3DC for a 20% lighter version and #8A846A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b9b5a4, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5603 Kelvin (5603K).

The approximate wavelength of #b9b5a4 is around 602.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Wells Grey (Hex: #b9b5a4): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b9b5a4, also known as Wells Grey, resembles the smooth and elegant tones found in natural elements such as river stones and pebbles. This color exudes a sense of tranquility and balance, showcasing a neutral yet sophisticated palette. Its muted undertones make it versatile, reminiscent of a misty morning sky or the subtle hues seen in ancient stone structures. Wells Grey can be found in modern interior designs, grounding the space with a touch of timeless earthiness. Both minimalists and nature enthusiasts appreciate this color for its understated beauty.

Tints and Shades of #b9b5a4 HEX color (Wells Grey)

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 #b9b5a4, 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
• #EEEDE8
• #DCDAD2
• #CBC8BB
• #b9b5a4
• #8B887B
• #5D5B52
• #2E2D29
• #000000

Tones of Wells Grey (#b9b5a4 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b9b5a4, #a2a096 is the less saturated color, while #b9b5a4 is the most saturated one.

• #a2a096
• #a8a599
• #aeaa9d
• #b3b0a0
• #b9b5a4
• #646259
• #605d53
• #5b584c
• #575346

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b9b5a4;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b9b5a4; }

.text {color:#b9b5a4;}

.background {background-color:#b9b5a4;}

.border {border:1px solid #b9b5a4;}