1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Briquette Grey

Color Briquette Grey gray (#515051):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Briquette Grey gray (#515051):
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 Briquette Grey / #515051

The HTML HEX code is #515051. The corresponding color name is "Briquette Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 81%, Green (G): 80%, Blue (B): 81%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 68%. In the HSL color space, #515051 has a hue of 300°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 32%. The HSV representation is 300° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 32% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 34, a* (green to red) = 1, 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) = 0.3153, U (chrominance) = 0.0011, and V (chrominance) = 0.0020.

The decimal value of the color is 5328977. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #868386 for a 20% lighter version and #1F1E1F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #515051, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6517 Kelvin (6517K).

The approximate wavelength of #515051 is around 430.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Briquette Grey (Hex: #515051): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Briquette Grey (#515051) resembles the color of weathered concrete, reminding us of urban landscapes. This hue is also reminiscent of charred wood, adding a touch of warmth and natural texture to any setting. Its resemblance to graphite gives it a modern and sophisticated appeal, making it suitable for sleek designs. Briquette Grey can be compared to the color of stormy clouds, reflecting its versatility in capturing a moody atmosphere. Incorporating Briquette Grey into your design palette brings a sense of urban ruggedness and contemporary elegance.

Tints and Shades of #515051 HEX color (Briquette 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 #515051, 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
• #D4D3D4
• #A8A8A8
• #7D7C7D
• #515051
• #3D3C3D
• #292829
• #141414
• #000000

Tones of Briquette Grey (#515051 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #515051, #646364 is the less saturated color, while #515051 is the most saturated one.

• #646364
• #5f5e5f
• #5a5a5a
• #565556
• #515051
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #515051;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #515051; }

.text {color:#515051;}

.background {background-color:#515051;}

.border {border:1px solid #515051;}