1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Pig Iron

Color Pig Iron gray (#484848):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pig Iron gray (#484848):
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 Pig Iron / #484848

The HTML HEX code is #484848. The corresponding color name is "Pig Iron". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 72%, Green (G): 72%, Blue (B): 72%. 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): 72%. In the HSL color space, #484848 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 28%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 28% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 31, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 6, Y: 6, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2824, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 4737096. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #7A7A7A for a 20% lighter version and #141414 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #484848, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #484848 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pig Iron (Hex: #484848): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Pig Iron (#484848) is a deep, dark gray color that resembles the raw, unrefined iron ore used in the production of iron and steel. Its similarity to this natural element evokes a sense of strength and solidity. This hue can also be reminiscent of smoke billowing from a coal-fired steam engine, adding a touch of nostalgia and industrial charm. Just like the natural elements it reflects, Pig Iron embodies resilience and durability, making it a suitable choice for conveying a robust and timeless aesthetic in design and branding.

Tints and Shades of #484848 HEX color (Pig Iron)

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 #484848, 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
• #A4A4A4
• #767676
• #484848
• #363636
• #242424
• #121212
• #000000

Tones of Pig Iron (#484848 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #484848, #5e5e5e is the less saturated color, while #484848 is the most saturated one.

• #5e5e5e
• #595959
• #535353
• #4e4e4e
• #484848
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #484848;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #484848; }

.text {color:#484848;}

.background {background-color:#484848;}

.border {border:1px solid #484848;}