1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Fiftieth Shade of Grey

Color Fiftieth Shade of Grey gray (#505050):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Fiftieth Shade of Grey gray (#505050):
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 Fiftieth Shade of Grey / #505050

The HTML HEX code is #505050. The corresponding color name is "Fiftieth Shade of Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 80%, Green (G): 80%, Blue (B): 80%. 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): 69%. In the HSL color space, #505050 has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 31%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 31% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 34, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 8, Y: 8, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3137, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 5263440. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #828282 for a 20% lighter version and #1C1C1C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #505050, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #505050 is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Fiftieth Shade of Grey (Hex: #505050): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #505050, known as Fiftieth Shade of Grey, resembles the color of storm clouds on a gloomy day. It shares similarities with the dark feathers of a raven, the ashy bark of an aged tree, and the cool tone of worn concrete. This color is often associated with a sense of mystery, elegance, and sophistication. Adding #505050 to your brand palette can evoke a timeless and refined aesthetic, making it a popular choice for fashion, interior design, and luxury brands.

Tints and Shades of #505050 HEX color (Fiftieth Shade of Grey)

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 #505050, 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
• #D3D3D3
• #A8A8A8
• #7C7C7C
• #505050
• #3C3C3C
• #282828
• #141414
• #000000

Tones of Fiftieth Shade of Grey (#505050 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #505050, #636363 is the less saturated color, while #505050 is the most saturated one.

• #636363
• #5e5e5e
• #5a5a5a
• #555555
• #505050
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #505050;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #505050; }

.text {color:#505050;}

.background {background-color:#505050;}

.border {border:1px solid #505050;}