1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Shell Brown

Color Shell Brown gray (#56564b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Shell Brown gray (#56564b):
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 Shell Brown / #56564b

The HTML HEX code is #56564b. The corresponding color name is "Shell Brown". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 86%, Green (G): 86%, Blue (B): 75%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):13%, Black (K): 66%. In the HSL color space, #56564b has a hue of 60°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 32%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 13% for saturation, and 34% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 36, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 6. The XYZ representation is X: 8, Y: 9, Z: 8. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3323, U (chrominance) = -0.0188, and V (chrominance) = 0.0043.

The decimal value of the color is 5658187. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666633. Variations of the colour are #8D8D7C for a 20% lighter version and #21211C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #56564b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5596 Kelvin (5596K).

The approximate wavelength of #56564b is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Shell Brown (Hex: #56564b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Shell Brown (#56564b) is reminiscent of the soft, earthy tones found in natural elements like weathered driftwood or the textured surface of a tortoise shell. This warm, neutral color exudes tranquility and sophistication, making it ideal for creating a soothing and timeless aesthetic. Whether used in interior design, fashion, or branding, Shell Brown adds a touch of elegance and versatility. Pair it with cool tones like sea blue or vibrant greens for a harmonious contrast, or with muted pastels for a soft and delicate ambiance.

Tints and Shades of #56564b HEX color (Shell Brown)

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 #56564b, 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
• #D5D5D2
• #ABABA5
• #808078
• #56564b
• #414138
• #2B2B26
• #161613
• #000000

Tones of Shell Brown (#56564b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #56564b, #676760 is the less saturated color, while #56564b is the most saturated one.

• #676760
• #63635b
• #5e5e56
• #5a5a50
• #56564b
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #56564b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #56564b; }

.text {color:#56564b;}

.background {background-color:#56564b;}

.border {border:1px solid #56564b;}