1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Pavement

Color Pavement gray (#554f53):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pavement gray (#554f53):
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 Pavement / #554f53

The HTML HEX code is #554f53. The corresponding color name is "Pavement". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 79%, Blue (B): 83%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 67%. In the HSL color space, #554f53 has a hue of 320°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 32%. The HSV representation is 320° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 33% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 34, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 8, Y: 8, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3186, U (chrominance) = 0.0034, and V (chrominance) = 0.0129.

The decimal value of the color is 5590867. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #898086 for a 20% lighter version and #201D1F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #554f53, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6349 Kelvin (6349K).

The approximate wavelength of #554f53 is around 520.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pavement (Hex: #554f53): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Pavement, with its hex color #554f53, shares similarities with the smooth texture of asphalt roads. This color evokes the feeling of sturdiness and reliability, much like the solid ground beneath our feet. It reminds us of an urban landscape where cars and people traverse daily. Pavement also brings to mind the calmness and tranquility of dusk, as its dark grayish hue is often seen during twilight. This color can enhance a modern aesthetic, providing a sophisticated touch to any design.

Tints and Shades of #554f53 HEX color (Pavement)

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 #554f53, 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
• #D5D3D4
• #AAA7A9
• #807B7E
• #554f53
• #403B3E
• #2B282A
• #151415
• #000000

Tones of Pavement (#554f53 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #554f53, #666365 is the less saturated color, while #554f53 is the most saturated one.

• #666365
• #625e61
• #5e595c
• #595458
• #554f53
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #554f53;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #554f53; }

.text {color:#554f53;}

.background {background-color:#554f53;}

.border {border:1px solid #554f53;}