1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Black Orchid

Color Black Orchid gray (#525463):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Black Orchid gray (#525463):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Black Orchid / #525463

The HTML HEX code is #525463. The corresponding color name is "Black Orchid". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 82%, Green (G): 84%, Blue (B): 99%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 17%, Magenta (M): 15%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 61%. In the HSL color space, #525463 has a hue of 233°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 233° for hue, 17% for saturation, and 39% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 36, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -9. The XYZ representation is X: 9, Y: 9, Z: 13. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3338, U (chrominance) = 0.0268, and V (chrominance) = -0.0107.

The decimal value of the color is 5395555. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #828497 for a 20% lighter version and #23242A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #525463, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 9106 Kelvin (9106K).

The approximate wavelength of #525463 is around 473.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Black Orchid (Hex: #525463): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #525463, known as Black Orchid, resembles the dark petals of orchids found in tropical rainforests. The deep shade of this color evokes a sense of mystery and elegance, much like the intriguing beauty of an orchid. Black Orchid also shares similarities with the night sky, specifically during twilight, when the rich purplish hue dominates the horizon. This color can add a touch of sophistication and allure to any design or branding project.

Tints and Shades of #525463 HEX color (Black Orchid)

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 #525463, 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
• #D4D4D8
• #A9AAB1
• #7D7F8A
• #525463
• #3E3F4A
• #292A32
• #151519
• #000000

Tones of Black Orchid (#525463 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #525463, #64666f is the less saturated color, while #525463 is the most saturated one.

• #64666f
• #60616c
• #5b5d69
• #575866
• #525463
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #525463;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #525463; }

.text {color:#525463;}

.background {background-color:#525463;}

.border {border:1px solid #525463;}