1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Forged Iron

Color Forged Iron gray (#555257):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Forged Iron gray (#555257):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Forged Iron / #555257

The HTML HEX code is #555257. The corresponding color name is "Forged Iron". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 82%, Blue (B): 87%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 66%. In the HSL color space, #555257 has a hue of 276°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 33%. The HSV representation is 276° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 34% 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) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 8, Y: 9, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3273, U (chrominance) = 0.0068, and V (chrominance) = 0.0053.

The decimal value of the color is 5591639. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #88848B for a 20% lighter version and #212022 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #555257, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6782 Kelvin (6782K).

The approximate wavelength of #555257 is around 446.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Forged Iron (Hex: #555257): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Forged Iron (#555257) resembles the cool hues of a moonlit night. Its deep grayish-blue tone conjures images of sleek metal structures like skyscrapers or elegant metalwork. This color echoes the strength and durability of iron, evoking a sense of sturdiness and resilience. Like a smoky mist or the shadowed depths of a dense forest, Forged Iron embodies a mysterious and enigmatic quality. It pairs well with minimalist designs, modern architecture, and contemporary interiors, offering a sophisticated touch to any project.

Tints and Shades of #555257 HEX color (Forged Iron)

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 #555257, 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
• #D5D4D5
• #AAA9AB
• #807D81
• #555257
• #403E41
• #2B292C
• #151516
• #000000

Tones of Forged Iron (#555257 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #555257, #666467 is the less saturated color, while #555257 is the most saturated one.

• #666467
• #626063
• #5e5b5f
• #59575b
• #555257
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #555257;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #555257; }

.text {color:#555257;}

.background {background-color:#555257;}

.border {border:1px solid #555257;}