1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Industrial Grey

Color Industrial Grey gray (#5b5a57):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Industrial Grey gray (#5b5a57):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Industrial Grey / #5b5a57

The HTML HEX code is #5b5a57. The corresponding color name is "Industrial Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 91%, Green (G): 90%, Blue (B): 87%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 1%, Yellow (Y):4%, Black (K): 64%. In the HSL color space, #5b5a57 has a hue of 45°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 45° 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) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 2. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 10, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3528, U (chrominance) = -0.0057, and V (chrominance) = 0.0036.

The decimal value of the color is 5986903. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8F8D8A for a 20% lighter version and #272725 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5b5a57, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6144 Kelvin (6144K).

The approximate wavelength of #5b5a57 is around 610.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Industrial Grey (Hex: #5b5a57): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Industrial Grey (#5b5a57) is a hue reminiscent of weathered metal surfaces or concrete in urban landscapes, effectively blending with the grit and rigidity of industrial machinery or architectural structures. This color evokes a sense of durability and resilience, mirroring the subdued tones found in construction materials like steel or iron. It aligns with the stoic and utilitarian essence of factories, bridges, and skyscrapers, symbolizing the strength and longevity of man-made structures in a modern, urbanized world.

Tints and Shades of #5b5a57 HEX color (Industrial Grey)

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 #5b5a57, 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
• #D6D6D5
• #ADADAB
• #848381
• #5b5a57
• #444441
• #2E2D2C
• #171716
• #000000

Tones of Industrial Grey (#5b5a57 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5b5a57, #6a6967 is the less saturated color, while #5b5a57 is the most saturated one.

• #6a6967
• #666563
• #62625f
• #5f5e5b
• #5b5a57
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5b5a57;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5b5a57; }

.text {color:#5b5a57;}

.background {background-color:#5b5a57;}

.border {border:1px solid #5b5a57;}