1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Mako

Color Mako gray (#505555):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Mako gray (#505555):
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:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Mako / #505555

The HTML HEX code is #505555. The corresponding color name is "Mako". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 80%, Green (G): 85%, Blue (B): 85%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 67%. In the HSL color space, #505555 has a hue of 180°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 32%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 33% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 36, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 8, Y: 9, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3275, U (chrominance) = 0.0029, and V (chrominance) = -0.0121.

The decimal value of the color is 5264725. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #818888 for a 20% lighter version and #1E2020 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #505555, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6970 Kelvin (6970K).

The approximate wavelength of #505555 is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Mako (Hex: #505555): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #505555, also known as Mako, bears a striking resemblance to the sleek and dark characteristics of the oceanic creature it is named after. Mako sharks, with their steel gray bodies, are swift and powerful hunters, effortlessly gliding through the water. Similarly, this color exudes an air of sophistication and elegance, making it a popular choice in contemporary design. With its calming and mysterious undertones, Mako is reminiscent of the depths of the ocean, providing a sense of tranquility and depth to any visual composition.

Tints and Shades of #505555 HEX color (Mako)

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 #505555, 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
• #D3D5D5
• #A8AAAA
• #7C8080
• #505555
• #3C4040
• #282B2B
• #141515
• #000000

Tones of Mako (#505555 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #505555, #636666 is the less saturated color, while #505555 is the most saturated one.

• #636666
• #5e6262
• #5a5e5e
• #555959
• #505555
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #505555;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #505555; }

.text {color:#505555;}

.background {background-color:#505555;}

.border {border:1px solid #505555;}