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

Color Blue Slate gray (#5a5f68):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Blue Slate gray (#5a5f68):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Blue Slate / #5a5f68

The HTML HEX code is #5a5f68. The corresponding color name is "Blue Slate". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 90%, Green (G): 95%, Blue (B): 104%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 13%, Magenta (M): 9%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 59%. In the HSL color space, #5a5f68 has a hue of 219°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 219° for hue, 13% for saturation, and 41% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 40, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = -6. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 11, Z: 15. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3707, U (chrominance) = 0.0183, and V (chrominance) = -0.0156.

The decimal value of the color is 5922664. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8C929B for a 20% lighter version and #2B2D31 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5a5f68, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8073 Kelvin (8073K).

The approximate wavelength of #5a5f68 is around 480.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Blue Slate (Hex: #5a5f68): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Blue Slate (#5a5f68) is a deep and muted shade of blue, resembling the color of a stormy sea. It shares similarities with the dense fog on a brisk morning, the smooth texture of polished granite, and the weathered appearance of sedimentary rock formations. Blue Slate embodies the tranquility of a misty forest, the coolness of a lake reflecting the twilight sky, and the steadfastness of a towering mountain range. This color is often associated with stability and strength, evoking a sense of grounding and durability.

Tints and Shades of #5a5f68 HEX color (Blue Slate)

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 #5a5f68, 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
• #D6D7D9
• #ADAFB4
• #83878E
• #5a5f68
• #44474E
• #2D3034
• #17181A
• #000000

Tones of Blue Slate (#5a5f68 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5a5f68, #696c72 is the less saturated color, while #5a5f68 is the most saturated one.

• #696c72
• #65696f
• #62666d
• #5e626a
• #5a5f68
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5a5f68;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5a5f68; }

.text {color:#5a5f68;}

.background {background-color:#5a5f68;}

.border {border:1px solid #5a5f68;}