1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Dark Shadows

Color Dark Shadows gray (#5b595d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dark Shadows gray (#5b595d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Dark Shadows / #5b595d

The HTML HEX code is #5b595d. The corresponding color name is "Dark Shadows". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 91%, Green (G): 89%, Blue (B): 93%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 4%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 64%. In the HSL color space, #5b595d has a hue of 270°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 36%. The HSV representation is 270° for hue, 4% for saturation, and 36% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 38, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -2. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 10, Z: 12. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3532, U (chrominance) = 0.0057, and V (chrominance) = 0.0033.

The decimal value of the color is 5986653. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8F8D91 for a 20% lighter version and #29282A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5b595d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6745 Kelvin (6745K).

The approximate wavelength of #5b595d is around 450.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dark Shadows (Hex: #5b595d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #5b595d, known as Dark Shadows, is reminiscent of the rich, earthy color of weathered tree barks. Similar to the textured surface of aged tree trunks, Dark Shadows exudes a sense of depth and mystery. This color also evokes the feeling of being enveloped in the twilight hours of a forest, where shadows deepen and blend seamlessly with the surroundings. Like the subtle transitions between light and dark in nature, Dark Shadows is versatile and can be used to create a sophisticated and timeless ambiance in various design applications.

Tints and Shades of #5b595d HEX color (Dark Shadows)

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 #5b595d, 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
• #D6D6D7
• #ADACAE
• #848386
• #5b595d
• #444346
• #2E2D2F
• #171617
• #000000

Tones of Dark Shadows (#5b595d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5b595d, #6a696b is the less saturated color, while #5b595d is the most saturated one.

• #6a696b
• #666568
• #626164
• #5f5d61
• #5b595d
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5b595d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5b595d; }

.text {color:#5b595d;}

.background {background-color:#5b595d;}

.border {border:1px solid #5b595d;}