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

Color Orchid Grey blue (#5e5871):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Orchid Grey blue (#5e5871):
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 Orchid Grey / #5e5871

The HTML HEX code is #5e5871. The corresponding color name is "Orchid Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 94%, Green (G): 88%, Blue (B): 113%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 17%, Magenta (M): 22%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 56%. In the HSL color space, #5e5871 has a hue of 254°, saturation of 12%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 254° for hue, 22% for saturation, and 44% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 39, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = -13. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 11, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3633, U (chrominance) = 0.0393, and V (chrominance) = 0.0047.

The decimal value of the color is 6183025. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #908AA3 for a 20% lighter version and #2D2B36 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5e5871, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 10149 Kelvin (10149K).

The approximate wavelength of #5e5871 is around 460.67nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Orchid Grey (Hex: #5e5871): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Orchid Grey (#5e5871) is a dusky shade that resembles the hazy mist floating over a tranquil forest. With its muted purple undertones, it brings to mind the delicate petals of wild orchids gracefully swaying in the breeze. The color also evokes a sense of calmness and sophistication, reminiscent of the smooth granite stones found in a Zen garden. Orchid Grey adds a touch of elegance and tranquility to any design, making it ideal for creating a serene ambiance in interior spaces or for conveying a subtle hint of sophistication in fashion and branding.

Tints and Shades of #5e5871 HEX color (Orchid 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 #5e5871, 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
• #D7D5DC
• #AFACB8
• #868295
• #5e5871
• #474255
• #2F2C39
• #18161C
• #000000

Tones of Orchid Grey (#5e5871 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5e5871, #6c6877 is the less saturated color, while #5e5871 is the most saturated one.

• #6c6877
• #686476
• #656074
• #615c73
• #5e5871
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5e5871;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5e5871; }

.text {color:#5e5871;}

.background {background-color:#5e5871;}

.border {border:1px solid #5e5871;}