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

Color Slate Grey aqua-blue (#59656d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Slate Grey aqua-blue (#59656d):
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 Grey / #59656d

The HTML HEX code is #59656d. The corresponding color name is "Slate Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 89%, Green (G): 101%, Blue (B): 109%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 18%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 57%. In the HSL color space, #59656d has a hue of 204°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 204° for hue, 18% for saturation, and 43% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 42, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -6. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 13, Z: 16. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3856, U (chrominance) = 0.0206, and V (chrominance) = -0.0321.

The decimal value of the color is 5858669. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8C99A1 for a 20% lighter version and #2C3135 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #59656d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8546 Kelvin (8546K).

The approximate wavelength of #59656d is around 488.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Slate Grey (Hex: #59656d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Slate Grey, represented by the hex color #59656d, resembles the color of a stormy sea at dusk. This deep, cool shade evokes a sense of tranquility and mystery, reminiscent of the waves crashing against dark rocky cliffs. It can also be likened to the color of a shroud of mist hanging over a dense forest, adding an air of enchantment. This versatile hue can be found in sleek modern furniture, polished stones like granite, and the plumage of birds such as the Blue Jay and the Grey Heron.

Tints and Shades of #59656d HEX color (Slate Grey)

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 #59656d, 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
• #D6D9DB
• #ACB2B6
• #838C92
• #59656d
• #434C52
• #2D3337
• #16191B
• #000000

Tones of Slate Grey (#59656d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #59656d, #697075 is the less saturated color, while #59656d is the most saturated one.

• #697075
• #656d73
• #616a71
• #5d686f
• #59656d
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #59656d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #59656d; }

.text {color:#59656d;}

.background {background-color:#59656d;}

.border {border:1px solid #59656d;}