1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Chimney

Color Chimney gray (#4a5257):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Chimney gray (#4a5257):
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 Chimney / #4a5257

The HTML HEX code is #4a5257. The corresponding color name is "Chimney". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 74%, Green (G): 82%, Blue (B): 87%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 15%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 66%. In the HSL color space, #4a5257 has a hue of 203°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 32%. The HSV representation is 203° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 34% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 34, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -4. The XYZ representation is X: 8, Y: 8, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3144, U (chrominance) = 0.0132, and V (chrominance) = -0.0213.

The decimal value of the color is 4870743. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336666. Variations of the colour are #7B878E for a 20% lighter version and #1C1F21 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #4a5257, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8010 Kelvin (8010K).

The approximate wavelength of #4a5257 is around 488.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Chimney (Hex: #4a5257): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Chimney (#4a5257) resembles the dark and ashen hues of a chimney after a fire has burned. It is reminiscent of the smoky residue and charred remnants left behind, creating a sense of depth and mystery. This color evokes a somber and melancholic atmosphere, similar to the mood often associated with the remnants of a once warm and lively hearth.

Tints and Shades of #4a5257 HEX color (Chimney)

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 #4a5257, 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
• #D2D4D5
• #A5A9AB
• #777D81
• #4a5257
• #383E41
• #25292C
• #131516
• #000000

Tones of Chimney (#4a5257 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #4a5257, #606467 is the less saturated color, while #4a5257 is the most saturated one.

• #606467
• #5a6063
• #555b5f
• #4f575b
• #4a5257
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #4a5257;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #4a5257; }

.text {color:#4a5257;}

.background {background-color:#4a5257;}

.border {border:1px solid #4a5257;}