1. blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Sombre Grey

Color Sombre Grey blue (#555470):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sombre Grey blue (#555470):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Sombre Grey / #555470

The HTML HEX code is #555470. The corresponding color name is "Sombre Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 84%, Blue (B): 112%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 24%, Magenta (M): 25%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 56%. In the HSL color space, #555470 has a hue of 242°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 242° for hue, 25% for saturation, and 44% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 37, a* (green to red) = 7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -16. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 9, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3431, U (chrominance) = 0.0473, and V (chrominance) = -0.0086.

The decimal value of the color is 5592176. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8685A3 for a 20% lighter version and #282734 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #555470, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 12840 Kelvin (12840K).

The approximate wavelength of #555470 is around 468.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sombre Grey (Hex: #555470): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Sombre Grey (#555470) is reminiscent of twilight, with its deep, muted shade resembling the dusky sky at the end of the day. This color evokes a sense of serenity, similar to the calmness found in dense fog or a shadowy forest. It shares similarities with dark storm clouds and the rugged, weathered appearance of ancient stones. Sombre Grey embodies the tranquility of a flowing river at dusk, gently reflecting the fading light. Its subdued hue conjures images of worn leather and vintage photography, adding a touch of sophistication to any design or setting.

Tints and Shades of #555470 HEX color (Sombre 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 #555470, 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
• #D5D4DB
• #AAAAB8
• #807F94
• #555470
• #403F54
• #2B2A38
• #15151C
• #000000

Tones of Sombre Grey (#555470 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #555470, #666676 is the less saturated color, while #555470 is the most saturated one.

• #666676
• #626175
• #5e5d73
• #595872
• #555470
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #555470;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #555470; }

.text {color:#555470;}

.background {background-color:#555470;}

.border {border:1px solid #555470;}