1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Asphalt Blue

Color Asphalt Blue gray (#474c55):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Asphalt Blue gray (#474c55):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Asphalt Blue / #474c55

The HTML HEX code is #474c55. The corresponding color name is "Asphalt Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 71%, Green (G): 76%, Blue (B): 85%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 16%, Magenta (M): 11%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 67%. In the HSL color space, #474c55 has a hue of 219°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 31%. The HSV representation is 219° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 33% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 32, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = -6. The XYZ representation is X: 7, Y: 7, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2962, U (chrominance) = 0.0183, and V (chrominance) = -0.0156.

The decimal value of the color is 4672597. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333366. Variations of the colour are #777F8D for a 20% lighter version and #1A1B1F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #474c55, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8502 Kelvin (8502K).

The approximate wavelength of #474c55 is around 480.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Asphalt Blue (Hex: #474c55): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Asphalt Blue (#474c55) resembles the dark color of asphalt roads at dusk. Its hue is reminiscent of the fading light, with a cool undertone that evokes a sense of calmness and tranquility. Like the asphalt itself, this shade exudes stability and durability. As the sky transitions from day to night, Asphalt Blue represents the mysterious allure of twilight, resembling the deep indigo hues that emerge during this time. This color can be likened to the serenity of a calm ocean at dusk or the shadows cast by towering city buildings after sunset.

Tints and Shades of #474c55 HEX color (Asphalt Blue)

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 #474c55, 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
• #D1D2D5
• #A3A6AA
• #757980
• #474c55
• #353940
• #24262B
• #121315
• #000000

Tones of Asphalt Blue (#474c55 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #474c55, #5e6166 is the less saturated color, while #474c55 is the most saturated one.

• #5e6166
• #585c62
• #52565e
• #4d5159
• #474c55
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #474c55;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #474c55; }

.text {color:#474c55;}

.background {background-color:#474c55;}

.border {border:1px solid #474c55;}