1. aqua-blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Slate

Color Slate aqua-blue (#516572):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Slate aqua-blue (#516572):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Slate / #516572

The HTML HEX code is #516572. The corresponding color name is "Slate". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 81%, Green (G): 101%, Blue (B): 114%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 29%, Magenta (M): 11%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 55%. In the HSL color space, #516572 has a hue of 204°, saturation of 17%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 204° for hue, 29% for saturation, and 45% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 42, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -10. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 12, Z: 18. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3784, U (chrominance) = 0.0338, and V (chrominance) = -0.0533.

The decimal value of the color is 5334386. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8298A6 for a 20% lighter version and #262F36 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #516572, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 10400 Kelvin (10400K).

The approximate wavelength of #516572 is around 488.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Slate (Hex: #516572): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Slate (#516572) resembles the color of a stormy sea at dusk, as the last rays of sunlight fade away. The deep bluish-grey hue evokes a sense of calm and tranquility, similar to the smooth surface of a serene lake. This color also mimics the texture of slate rocks, found in rugged mountain ranges, showcasing natures resilience and durability. Furthermore, slate-colored clouds during a thunderstorm reflect the intensity and power of natural elements. #516572 harmoniously blends the coolness of water, the solidity of stone, and the raw energy of a gathering storm, making it a versatile and captivating color choice.

Tints and Shades of #516572 HEX color (Slate)

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 #516572, 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
• #D4D9DC
• #A8B2B9
• #7D8C95
• #516572
• #3D4C56
• #293339
• #14191D
• #000000

Tones of Slate (#516572 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #516572, #647078 is the less saturated color, while #516572 is the most saturated one.

• #647078
• #5f6d76
• #5a6a75
• #566873
• #516572
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #516572;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #516572; }

.text {color:#516572;}

.background {background-color:#516572;}

.border {border:1px solid #516572;}