1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Shadowed Steel

Color Shadowed Steel gray (#4b4b4b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Shadowed Steel gray (#4b4b4b):
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 Shadowed Steel / #4b4b4b

The HTML HEX code is #4b4b4b. The corresponding color name is "Shadowed Steel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 75%, Green (G): 75%, Blue (B): 75%. 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): 71%. In the HSL color space, #4b4b4b has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 29%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 29% 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) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 7, Y: 7, Z: 8. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2941, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 4934475. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #7D7D7D for a 20% lighter version and #171717 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #4b4b4b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #4b4b4b is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Shadowed Steel (Hex: #4b4b4b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Shadowed Steel (#4b4b4b) is a dark, cool-toned color that resembles the lustrous, metallic sheen of aged iron or brushed steel. It evokes the somber elegance of a stormy dusk sky, exuding a sense of mystery and sophistication. This color can also be likened to the smooth, glistening surface of wet stones in a moonlit garden. Its cool undertones create a sense of depth and tranquility, reminiscent of the shadows cast by tall trees on a misty morning. Shadowed Steel adds a touch of timeless refinement to any design or visual composition.

Tints and Shades of #4b4b4b HEX color (Shadowed Steel)

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 #4b4b4b, 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
• #D2D2D2
• #A5A5A5
• #787878
• #4b4b4b
• #383838
• #262626
• #131313
• #000000

Tones of Shadowed Steel (#4b4b4b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #4b4b4b, #606060 is the less saturated color, while #4b4b4b is the most saturated one.

• #606060
• #5b5b5b
• #565656
• #505050
• #4b4b4b
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #4b4b4b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #4b4b4b; }

.text {color:#4b4b4b;}

.background {background-color:#4b4b4b;}

.border {border:1px solid #4b4b4b;}