The Equable Basin over Weaving

#989690 RGB(152,150,144)

About this color

The Equable Basin over Weaving occupies the medium, achromatic end of the grey spectrum, defined by its coordinates #989690 — RGB(152, 150, 144).

#989690RGB(152, 150, 144)

HSL 45° · 4% saturation · 58% 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
The Equable Basin over Weaving
HEX
#989690
RGB
rgb(152,150,144)
RGB%
rgb(59.6%,58.8%,56.5%)
HSL
hsl(45,4%,58%)
HSV
hsv(45,5%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,5,40)
LAB
lab(62,0,3)
LCH
lch(62,3,90)
sRGB
(0.596,0.588,0.565)
HEX8
#989690ff
CSS Name
Decimal
152150144

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
4%
Hue
45°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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