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

Color German Grey gray (#53504e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to German Grey gray (#53504e):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about German Grey / #53504e

The HTML HEX code is #53504e. The corresponding color name is "German Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 83%, Green (G): 80%, Blue (B): 78%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):6%, Black (K): 67%. In the HSL color space, #53504e has a hue of 24°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 32%. The HSV representation is 24° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 33% 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) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 8, Y: 8, Z: 8. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3163, U (chrominance) = -0.0051, and V (chrominance) = 0.0080.

The decimal value of the color is 5460046. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #888481 for a 20% lighter version and #201E1E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #53504e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6024 Kelvin (6024K).

The approximate wavelength of #53504e is around 652.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of German Grey (Hex: #53504e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #53504e, also known as German Grey, resembles the color of smooth river rocks. Its deep, dark gray hue is reminiscent of pebbles found along riverbanks, creating a sense of grounding and serenity. German Grey also evokes the image of slate roofs, adding a touch of sophistication and durability. This colors versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of design contexts, from natural and rustic to modern and minimalist.

Tints and Shades of #53504e HEX color (German 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 #53504e, 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
• #D4D3D3
• #A9A8A7
• #7E7C7A
• #53504e
• #3E3C3B
• #2A2827
• #151414
• #000000

Tones of German Grey (#53504e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #53504e, #656362 is the less saturated color, while #53504e is the most saturated one.

• #656362
• #615e5d
• #5c5a58
• #585553
• #53504e
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #53504e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #53504e; }

.text {color:#53504e;}

.background {background-color:#53504e;}

.border {border:1px solid #53504e;}