1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Soot

Color Soot gray (#555e5f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Soot gray (#555e5f):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Soot / #555e5f

The HTML HEX code is #555e5f. The corresponding color name is "Soot". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 94%, Blue (B): 95%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 11%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 63%. In the HSL color space, #555e5f has a hue of 186°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 186° for hue, 11% for saturation, and 37% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 39, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 11, Z: 12. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3585, U (chrominance) = 0.0069, and V (chrominance) = -0.0221.

The decimal value of the color is 5594719. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #859293 for a 20% lighter version and #242829 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #555e5f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7398 Kelvin (7398K).

The approximate wavelength of #555e5f is around 497.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Soot (Hex: #555e5f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #555e5f, named Soot, shares similarities with the dark, smoky residue left behind after burning organic matter. It evokes the charred remnants of a dwindling fire, or the intense blackness of ash-covered lava rocks. Soot also brings to mind the deep shadows cast by a moonlit night, where the darkness is pierced only by the faintest glimmers of light. This hue is reminiscent of the quiet stillness found in the depths of a dense forest, with its towering trees and hidden creatures, waiting to be discovered.

Tints and Shades of #555e5f HEX color (Soot)

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 #555e5f, 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
• #D5D7D7
• #AAAFAF
• #808687
• #555e5f
• #404747
• #2B2F30
• #151818
• #000000

Tones of Soot (#555e5f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #555e5f, #666c6c is the less saturated color, while #555e5f is the most saturated one.

• #666c6c
• #626869
• #5e6566
• #596162
• #555e5f
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #555e5f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #555e5f; }

.text {color:#555e5f;}

.background {background-color:#555e5f;}

.border {border:1px solid #555e5f;}