1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. North Woods

Color North Woods gray (#555a51):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to North Woods gray (#555a51):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about North Woods / #555a51

The HTML HEX code is #555a51. The corresponding color name is "North Woods". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 90%, Blue (B): 81%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):10%, Black (K): 65%. In the HSL color space, #555a51 has a hue of 93°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 34%. The HSV representation is 93° for hue, 10% for saturation, and 35% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 38, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 9, Y: 10, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3431, U (chrominance) = -0.0125, and V (chrominance) = -0.0085.

The decimal value of the color is 5593681. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #899084 for a 20% lighter version and #242522 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #555a51, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6116 Kelvin (6116K).

The approximate wavelength of #555a51 is around 552.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of North Woods (Hex: #555a51): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color North Woods (#555a51) exudes the earthy tones of nature. Its deep greyish-brown shade resembles the majestic trunks of ancient trees, harmonizing perfectly with lush forests and serene landscapes. This hue is reminiscent of cool misty mornings, where sunlight filters through a dense canopy of foliage. North Woods encapsulates the rustic allure of wooden cabins nestled amidst towering pines. It emanates a grounded and rugged elegance, akin to the timeless beauty of weathered tree bark. This color effortlessly evokes a sense of tranquility, connecting us to the enchanting wilderness that surrounds us.

Tints and Shades of #555a51 HEX color (North Woods)

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 #555a51, 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
• #D5D6D4
• #AAADA8
• #80837D
• #555a51
• #40443D
• #2B2D29
• #151714
• #000000

Tones of North Woods (#555a51 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #555a51, #666964 is the less saturated color, while #555a51 is the most saturated one.

• #666964
• #62655f
• #5e625a
• #595e56
• #555a51
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #555a51;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #555a51; }

.text {color:#555a51;}

.background {background-color:#555a51;}

.border {border:1px solid #555a51;}