1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Stream Bed

Color Stream Bed gray (#556061):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Stream Bed gray (#556061):
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 Stream Bed / #556061

The HTML HEX code is #556061. The corresponding color name is "Stream Bed". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 96%, Blue (B): 97%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 12%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 62%. In the HSL color space, #556061 has a hue of 185°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 36%. The HSV representation is 185° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 38% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 40, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 11, Z: 13. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3640, U (chrominance) = 0.0081, and V (chrominance) = -0.0269.

The decimal value of the color is 5595233. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #879597 for a 20% lighter version and #262B2C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #556061, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7559 Kelvin (7559K).

The approximate wavelength of #556061 is around 497.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Stream Bed (Hex: #556061): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #556061, commonly referred to as Stream Bed, resembles the deep, dark hues found in murky waters. This color evokes a sense of calmness, similar to the stillness of a serene lake surrounded by tall trees. It also brings to mind the ruggedness of weathered rocks that lie beneath the flowing water, adding a touch of earthiness to its character. Stream Bed can be likened to the shadows cast by mountains during twilight, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and mystery.

Tints and Shades of #556061 HEX color (Stream Bed)

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 #556061, 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
• #AAB0B0
• #808889
• #556061
• #404849
• #2B3031
• #151818
• #000000

Tones of Stream Bed (#556061 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #556061, #666d6d is the less saturated color, while #556061 is the most saturated one.

• #666d6d
• #626a6a
• #5e6667
• #596364
• #556061
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #556061;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #556061; }

.text {color:#556061;}

.background {background-color:#556061;}

.border {border:1px solid #556061;}