1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Midnight Spruce

Color Midnight Spruce gray (#555b53):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Midnight Spruce gray (#555b53):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Midnight Spruce / #555b53

The HTML HEX code is #555b53. The corresponding color name is "Midnight Spruce". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 91%, Blue (B): 83%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 7%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):9%, Black (K): 64%. In the HSL color space, #555b53 has a hue of 105°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 34%. The HSV representation is 105° for hue, 9% for saturation, and 36% 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) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 9, Y: 10, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3463, U (chrominance) = -0.0102, and V (chrominance) = -0.0113.

The decimal value of the color is 5593939. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #879084 for a 20% lighter version and #232522 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #555b53, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6270 Kelvin (6270K).

The approximate wavelength of #555b53 is around 542.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Midnight Spruce (Hex: #555b53): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Midnight Spruce (#555b53) is a deep greenish-gray color that resembles the hue of dense forest foliage at dusk. It evokes a sense of tranquility and mystery, reminiscent of an ancient woodland cloaked in silence. This color can be compared to the shadowy silhouette of towering trees, the damp mossy ground, or the stillness of a hidden lake under a starlit sky. Midnight Spruce captures the essence of natures embrace, effortlessly blending the serenity of darkness with the vibrancy of lush greenery. It is an ideal choice for design projects seeking to convey elegance, calmness, and a touch of enigmatic allure.

Tints and Shades of #555b53 HEX color (Midnight Spruce)

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 #555b53, 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
• #AAADA9
• #80847E
• #555b53
• #40443E
• #2B2E2A
• #151715
• #000000

Tones of Midnight Spruce (#555b53 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #555b53, #666a65 is the less saturated color, while #555b53 is the most saturated one.

• #666a65
• #626661
• #5e625c
• #595f58
• #555b53
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #555b53;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #555b53; }

.text {color:#555b53;}

.background {background-color:#555b53;}

.border {border:1px solid #555b53;}