1. yellows
2. neutral-muteds
3. Antique Coin

Color Antique Coin yellow (#b5b8a8):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Antique Coin yellow (#b5b8a8):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellows

yellows Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Antique Coin / #b5b8a8

The HTML HEX code is #b5b8a8. The corresponding color name is "Antique Coin". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 181%, Green (G): 184%, Blue (B): 168%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):9%, Black (K): 28%. In the HSL color space, #b5b8a8 has a hue of 71°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 69%. The HSV representation is 71° for hue, 9% for saturation, and 72% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 74, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 8. The XYZ representation is X: 43, Y: 47, Z: 44. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7109, U (chrominance) = -0.0256, and V (chrominance) = -0.0010.

The decimal value of the color is 11909288. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #E5E6E0 for a 20% lighter version and #858970 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b5b8a8, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5912 Kelvin (5912K).

The approximate wavelength of #b5b8a8 is around 570.83nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Antique Coin (Hex: #b5b8a8): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Antique Coin (#b5b8a8) bears similarities to weathered stone. Its subdued gray undertones and subtle earthy hue evoke the charm of ancient architectural ruins or the rustic beauty of cobblestone streets. It also resembles the patina that develops on aged copper, adding a vintage touch. This color can be found in nature on the bark of ancient trees, blending harmoniously with mossy green surroundings. Antique Coin conveys a sense of history and timelessness, making it an ideal choice for designs seeking to capture the allure of the past.

Tints and Shades of #b5b8a8 HEX color (Antique Coin)

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 #b5b8a8, 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
• #EDEDE9
• #DADCD4
• #C8CABE
• #b5b8a8
• #888A7E
• #5B5C54
• #2D2E2A
• #000000

Tones of Antique Coin (#b5b8a8 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b5b8a8, #a0a298 is the less saturated color, while #b5b8a8 is the most saturated one.

• #a0a298
• #a5a79c
• #aaada0
• #b0b2a4
• #b5b8a8
• #63645b
• #5e5f55
• #595a4e
• #545648

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b5b8a8;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b5b8a8; }

.text {color:#b5b8a8;}

.background {background-color:#b5b8a8;}

.border {border:1px solid #b5b8a8;}