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

Color Greyish Black gray (#555152):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Greyish Black gray (#555152):
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 Greyish Black / #555152

The HTML HEX code is #555152. The corresponding color name is "Greyish Black". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 81%, Blue (B): 82%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):4%, Black (K): 67%. In the HSL color space, #555152 has a hue of 345°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 33%. The HSV representation is 345° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 33% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 35, a* (green to red) = 2, 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) = 0.3228, U (chrominance) = -0.0006, and V (chrominance) = 0.0093.

The decimal value of the color is 5591378. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8A8586 for a 20% lighter version and #222021 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #555152, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6229 Kelvin (6229K).

The approximate wavelength of #555152 is around 632.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Greyish Black (Hex: #555152): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#555152, also known as Greyish Black, bears a striking resemblance to charcoal, the highly porous black carbon matter resulting from the incomplete combustion of organic substances. With its deep, dark tone and subdued undertones of grey, Greyish Black evokes the sense of smoldering embers and ash, reminiscent of a dying fire. This color is reminiscent of the natural elements found in charred wood and volcanic rocks, exuding a sense of mystery and depth. Adding Greyish Black to a design can lend an air of sophistication and intrigue, tapping into the primal allure of smoky hues.

Tints and Shades of #555152 HEX color (Greyish Black)

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 #555152, 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
• #D5D4D4
• #AAA8A9
• #807D7D
• #555152
• #403D3E
• #2B2929
• #151415
• #000000

Tones of Greyish Black (#555152 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #555152, #666464 is the less saturated color, while #555152 is the most saturated one.

• #666464
• #625f60
• #5e5a5b
• #595657
• #555152
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #555152;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #555152; }

.text {color:#555152;}

.background {background-color:#555152;}

.border {border:1px solid #555152;}