1. aqua-blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Soft Steel

Color Soft Steel aqua-blue (#404854):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Soft Steel aqua-blue (#404854):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Soft Steel / #404854

The HTML HEX code is #404854. The corresponding color name is "Soft Steel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 64%, Green (G): 72%, Blue (B): 84%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 24%, Magenta (M): 14%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 67%. In the HSL color space, #404854 has a hue of 216°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 29%. The HSV representation is 216° for hue, 24% for saturation, and 33% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 30, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = -8. The XYZ representation is X: 6, Y: 6, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2783, U (chrominance) = 0.0251, and V (chrominance) = -0.0240.

The decimal value of the color is 4212820. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333366. Variations of the colour are #6B798E for a 20% lighter version and #14161A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #404854, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 9887 Kelvin (9887K).

The approximate wavelength of #404854 is around 482.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Soft Steel (Hex: #404854): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Soft Steel (#404854) is a cool-toned color that resembles the smooth and lustrous surface of a polished stainless steel utensil. This hue exudes a sense of modernity and sophistication, making it a suitable choice for contemporary design projects. With its subtle bluish-gray undertones, Soft Steel also evokes the serene ambiance of a tranquil ocean at twilight. Use Soft Steel to create a sleek and elegant look in various applications such as website design, interior decor, or branding for tech products.

Tints and Shades of #404854 HEX color (Soft Steel)

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 #404854, 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
• #CFD1D4
• #A0A4AA
• #70767F
• #404854
• #30363F
• #20242A
• #101215
• #000000

Tones of Soft Steel (#404854 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #404854, #5a5e66 is the less saturated color, while #404854 is the most saturated one.

• #5a5e66
• #535961
• #4d535d
• #464e58
• #404854
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #404854;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #404854; }

.text {color:#404854;}

.background {background-color:#404854;}

.border {border:1px solid #404854;}