1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Machine Gun Metal

Color Machine Gun Metal gray (#454545):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Machine Gun Metal gray (#454545):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Machine Gun Metal / #454545

The HTML HEX code is #454545. The corresponding color name is "Machine Gun Metal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 69%, Green (G): 69%, Blue (B): 69%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 73%. In the HSL color space, #454545 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 27%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 27% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 29, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 6, Y: 6, Z: 6. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2706, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 4539717. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #787878 for a 20% lighter version and #121212 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #454545, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #454545 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Machine Gun Metal (Hex: #454545): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #454545, also known as Machine Gun Metal, displays a deep, dark shade reminiscent of the strong and powerful presence of a stormy night. It shares similarities with a dense shadow that engulfs the surroundings, creating an aura of mystery and intensity. This color can be compared to the cold, solid surface of a sleek and modern machine, conveying a sense of sophistication and strength. Another analogy could be drawn to the charred remains of burnt wood, displaying a rugged and edgy appearance.

Tints and Shades of #454545 HEX color (Machine Gun Metal)

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 #454545, 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
• #D1D1D1
• #A2A2A2
• #747474
• #454545
• #343434
• #232323
• #111111
• #000000

Tones of Machine Gun Metal (#454545 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #454545, #5d5d5d is the less saturated color, while #454545 is the most saturated one.

• #5d5d5d
• #575757
• #515151
• #4b4b4b
• #454545
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #454545;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #454545; }

.text {color:#454545;}

.background {background-color:#454545;}

.border {border:1px solid #454545;}