1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Blackwood

Color Blackwood gray (#494e52):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Blackwood gray (#494e52):
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 Blackwood / #494e52

The HTML HEX code is #494e52. The corresponding color name is "Blackwood". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 73%, Green (G): 78%, Blue (B): 82%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 11%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 68%. In the HSL color space, #494e52 has a hue of 207°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 30%. The HSV representation is 207° for hue, 11% for saturation, and 32% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 33, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 7, Y: 7, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3018, U (chrominance) = 0.0097, and V (chrominance) = -0.0136.

The decimal value of the color is 4804178. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336666. Variations of the colour are #788087 for a 20% lighter version and #181A1B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #494e52, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7565 Kelvin (7565K).

The approximate wavelength of #494e52 is around 486.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Blackwood (Hex: #494e52): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #494e52, also known as Blackwood, is reminiscent of the dark and mysterious hues found in a dense forest at dusk. Its deep tones evoke the presence of ancient trees, their bark weathered by time. Blackwoods color palette mirrors the shadows cast by towering pines and the rich soil that sustains an array of woodland flora. This color is reminiscent of the stillness and serenity that one can find amidst natures beauty. Incorporating Blackwood into a design can provide a sense of tranquility and connection with the natural world.

Tints and Shades of #494e52 HEX color (Blackwood)

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 #494e52, 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
• #D2D3D4
• #A4A7A9
• #777A7D
• #494e52
• #373B3E
• #252729
• #121415
• #000000

Tones of Blackwood (#494e52 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #494e52, #5f6264 is the less saturated color, while #494e52 is the most saturated one.

• #5f6264
• #5a5d60
• #54585b
• #4f5357
• #494e52
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #494e52;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #494e52; }

.text {color:#494e52;}

.background {background-color:#494e52;}

.border {border:1px solid #494e52;}