1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Forged Steel

Color Forged Steel gray (#5b5b59):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Forged Steel gray (#5b5b59):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Forged Steel / #5b5b59

The HTML HEX code is #5b5b59. The corresponding color name is "Forged Steel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 91%, Green (G): 91%, Blue (B): 89%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 64%. In the HSL color space, #5b5b59 has a hue of 60°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 60° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 36% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 39, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 10, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3560, U (chrominance) = -0.0034, and V (chrominance) = 0.0008.

The decimal value of the color is 5987161. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8D8D8B for a 20% lighter version and #272726 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5b5b59, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6316 Kelvin (6316K).

The approximate wavelength of #5b5b59 is around 580.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Forged Steel (Hex: #5b5b59): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Forged Steel (#5b5b59) bears resemblance to the rugged texture of weathered rocks, resembling slate or granite. The cool gray hue evokes associations with sturdy industrial materials like machinery or architectural structures. This color mirrors the strength and resilience found in natural elements and man-made objects alike. The shades robustness presents opportunities for creative design in various industries, such as automotive parts, construction tools, or even urban-themed fashion. Pairing Forged Steel with complementary earth tones or metallic accents can enhance its versatile aesthetic, further emphasizing its connection to both the natural and manufactured worlds.

Tints and Shades of #5b5b59 HEX color (Forged Steel)

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 #5b5b59, 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
• #D6D6D6
• #ADADAC
• #848483
• #5b5b59
• #444443
• #2E2E2D
• #171716
• #000000

Tones of Forged Steel (#5b5b59 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5b5b59, #6a6a69 is the less saturated color, while #5b5b59 is the most saturated one.

• #6a6a69
• #666665
• #626261
• #5f5f5d
• #5b5b59
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5b5b59;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5b5b59; }

.text {color:#5b5b59;}

.background {background-color:#5b5b59;}

.border {border:1px solid #5b5b59;}