1. grays
2. dark-muteds
3. Granite Black

Color Granite Black gray (#313238):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Granite Black gray (#313238):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Granite Black / #313238

The HTML HEX code is #313238. The corresponding color name is "Granite Black". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 49%, Green (G): 50%, Blue (B): 56%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 13%, Magenta (M): 11%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 78%. In the HSL color space, #313238 has a hue of 231°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 21%. The HSV representation is 231° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 22% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 21, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -4. The XYZ representation is X: 3, Y: 3, Z: 4. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1976, U (chrominance) = 0.0108, and V (chrominance) = -0.0048.

The decimal value of the color is 3224120. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #616370 for a 20% lighter version and #020203 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #313238, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7893 Kelvin (7893K).

The approximate wavelength of #313238 is around 474.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Granite Black (Hex: #313238): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Granite Black (#313238) is a deep, dark color that resembles the rugged texture of a slate rock. Its similarities to natural elements are evident in its resemblance to the surface of a moonlit night sky, where stars twinkle against the dark backdrop. This color can also evoke the feeling of being inside a dimly lit cave, with shadows creating an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. In terms of common objects, Granite Black is comparable to the sleek surface of a modern smartphone, adding a touch of sophistication and elegance.

Tints and Shades of #313238 HEX color (Granite Black)

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 #313238, 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
• #CCCCCD
• #98999C
• #65656A
• #313238
• #25262A
• #19191C
• #0C0D0E
• #000000

Tones of Granite Black (#313238 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #313238, #515155 is the less saturated color, while #313238 is the most saturated one.

• #515155
• #49494e
• #414246
• #393a3f
• #313238
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #313238;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #313238; }

.text {color:#313238;}

.background {background-color:#313238;}

.border {border:1px solid #313238;}