1. yellows
2. neutral-muteds
3. Playing Hooky

Color Playing Hooky yellow (#8b8c6b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Playing Hooky yellow (#8b8c6b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellows

yellows Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Playing Hooky / #8b8c6b

The HTML HEX code is #8b8c6b. The corresponding color name is "Playing Hooky". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 139%, Green (G): 140%, Blue (B): 107%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):24%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #8b8c6b has a hue of 62°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 62° for hue, 24% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 57, a* (green to red) = -6, and b* (blue to yellow) = 18. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 25, Z: 18. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5331, U (chrominance) = -0.0558, and V (chrominance) = 0.0105.

The decimal value of the color is 9145451. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999966. Variations of the colour are #B7B8A3 for a 20% lighter version and #50513E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #8b8c6b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5066 Kelvin (5066K).

The approximate wavelength of #8b8c6b is around 578.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Playing Hooky (Hex: #8b8c6b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #8b8c6b, known as Playing Hooky, resembles the warm and earthy tones found in a tranquil forest. This color evokes the lush green foliage and the playful dance of sunlight filtering through the trees. Its similarity to moss-covered rocks and fallen leaves creates an organic and soothing atmosphere. Playing Hooky reminds us of the peacefulness of nature and the freedom to escape from the demands of everyday life.

Tints and Shades of #8b8c6b HEX color (Playing Hooky)

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 #8b8c6b, 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
• #E2E2DA
• #C5C6B5
• #A8A990
• #8b8c6b
• #686950
• #464636
• #23231B
• #000000

Tones of Playing Hooky (#8b8c6b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #8b8c6b, #878773 is the less saturated color, while #8b8c6b is the most saturated one.

• #878773
• #888871
• #898a6f
• #8a8b6d
• #8b8c6b
• #42423f
• #373734
• #2d2d29
• #22221e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #8b8c6b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #8b8c6b; }

.text {color:#8b8c6b;}

.background {background-color:#8b8c6b;}

.border {border:1px solid #8b8c6b;}