1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Cavernous

Color Cavernous gray (#515252):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cavernous gray (#515252):
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 Cavernous / #515252

The HTML HEX code is #515252. The corresponding color name is "Cavernous". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 81%, Green (G): 82%, Blue (B): 82%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 68%. In the HSL color space, #515252 has a hue of 180°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 32%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 1% for saturation, and 32% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 35, 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) = 0.3204, U (chrominance) = 0.0006, and V (chrominance) = -0.0024.

The decimal value of the color is 5329490. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #838686 for a 20% lighter version and #1E1F1F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #515252, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6599 Kelvin (6599K).

The approximate wavelength of #515252 is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cavernous (Hex: #515252): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #515252, also known as Cavernous, resembles the darkness of a deep cave or a dimly lit tunnel. Its rich and mysterious hue evokes the shadows and depths found within natural underground formations. This color is similar to the natural elements of slate or granite, which feature dark, rugged surfaces. It can also be associated with common objects such as charcoal or blackened wood. Its deep tones exude a sense of intrigue and secrecy, making it an ideal choice for designs seeking a touch of enigmatic sophistication.

Tints and Shades of #515252 HEX color (Cavernous)

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 #515252, 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
• #D4D4D4
• #A8A9A9
• #7D7D7D
• #515252
• #3D3E3E
• #292929
• #141515
• #000000

Tones of Cavernous (#515252 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #515252, #646464 is the less saturated color, while #515252 is the most saturated one.

• #646464
• #5f6060
• #5a5b5b
• #565757
• #515252
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #515252;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #515252; }

.text {color:#515252;}

.background {background-color:#515252;}

.border {border:1px solid #515252;}