1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Blue Steel

Color Blue Steel gray (#535a61):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Blue Steel gray (#535a61):
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 Blue Steel / #535a61

The HTML HEX code is #535a61. The corresponding color name is "Blue Steel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 83%, Green (G): 90%, Blue (B): 97%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 14%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 62%. In the HSL color space, #535a61 has a hue of 210°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 210° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 38% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 38, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 9, Y: 10, Z: 13. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3479, U (chrominance) = 0.0160, and V (chrominance) = -0.0196.

The decimal value of the color is 5462625. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #838C95 for a 20% lighter version and #232629 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #535a61, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8073 Kelvin (8073K).

The approximate wavelength of #535a61 is around 485.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Blue Steel (Hex: #535a61): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Blue Steel (#535a61) is reminiscent of the cool and sleek hue of metal surfaces, evoking a sense of strength and sophistication. It resembles the polished reflections found on stainless steel appliances or the metallic sheen of a luxury cars exterior. This color also captures the serene tranquility of a misty mountain range when the crisp morning fog wraps around rocky peaks. Its subtle resemblance to the depth and shadows found in an industrial cityscape creates a visual connection to urban environments. Blue Steel is the embodiment of modernity and urban elegance.

Tints and Shades of #535a61 HEX color (Blue Steel)

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 #535a61, 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
• #D4D6D8
• #A9ADB0
• #7E8389
• #535a61
• #3E4449
• #2A2D31
• #151718
• #000000

Tones of Blue Steel (#535a61 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #535a61, #65696d is the less saturated color, while #535a61 is the most saturated one.

• #65696d
• #61656a
• #5c6267
• #585e64
• #535a61
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #535a61;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #535a61; }

.text {color:#535a61;}

.background {background-color:#535a61;}

.border {border:1px solid #535a61;}