When Lukewarm Canyon within Engraving

#8a9193 RGB(138,145,147)

About this color

When Lukewarm Canyon within Engraving occupies the medium, achromatic end of the grey spectrum, defined by its coordinates #8a9193 — RGB(138, 145, 147).

#8a9193RGB(138, 145, 147)

HSL 193° · 4% saturation · 56% lightness

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Psychology

As a neutral, grey carries associations of sophistication, restraint, and versatility.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, the concept of wabi-sabi — finding beauty in imperfection and transience — finds natural expression in grey and near-neutral tones.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, a classic approach: pair grey with white and one warm accent — navy, terracotta, or forest green — letting the grey hold the background while the accent carries meaning.

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Color formats

Name
When Lukewarm Canyon within Engraving
HEX
#8a9193
RGB
rgb(138,145,147)
RGB%
rgb(54.1%,56.9%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(193,4%,56%)
HSV
hsv(193,6%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(6,1,0,42)
LAB
lab(60,-2,-2)
LCH
lch(60,3,225)
sRGB
(0.541,0.569,0.576)
HEX8
#8a9193ff
CSS Name
Decimal
138145147

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
4%
Hue
193°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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