1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Blue Anthracite

Color Blue Anthracite gray (#555e64):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Blue Anthracite gray (#555e64):
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 Blue Anthracite / #555e64

The HTML HEX code is #555e64. The corresponding color name is "Blue Anthracite". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 94%, Blue (B): 100%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 15%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 61%. In the HSL color space, #555e64 has a hue of 204°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 36%. The HSV representation is 204° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 39% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 39, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 11, Z: 14. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3608, U (chrominance) = 0.0155, and V (chrominance) = -0.0241.

The decimal value of the color is 5594724. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #869198 for a 20% lighter version and #26292C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #555e64, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8065 Kelvin (8065K).

The approximate wavelength of #555e64 is around 488.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Blue Anthracite (Hex: #555e64): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #555e64, commonly known as Blue Anthracite, resembles the color of stormy ocean waters at dusk. It embodies the deep, mysterious allure of the sea, evoking a sense of tranquility and introspection. This color can also be compared to the steel-blue hues found in the feathers of certain birds, such as the Blue Jay or Indigo Bunting. Blue Anthracite exudes a calm and sophisticated energy, making it a popular choice for luxury brands and websites that aim to convey elegance and professionalism.

Tints and Shades of #555e64 HEX color (Blue Anthracite)

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 #555e64, 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
• #D5D7D8
• #AAAFB2
• #80868B
• #555e64
• #40474B
• #2B2F32
• #151819
• #000000

Tones of Blue Anthracite (#555e64 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #555e64, #666c6f is the less saturated color, while #555e64 is the most saturated one.

• #666c6f
• #62686c
• #5e656a
• #596167
• #555e64
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #555e64;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #555e64; }

.text {color:#555e64;}

.background {background-color:#555e64;}

.border {border:1px solid #555e64;}