1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Zinc Dust

Color Zinc Dust gray (#5b5c5a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Zinc Dust gray (#5b5c5a):
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 Zinc Dust / #5b5c5a

The HTML HEX code is #5b5c5a. The corresponding color name is "Zinc Dust". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 91%, Green (G): 92%, Blue (B): 90%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 64%. In the HSL color space, #5b5c5a has a hue of 90°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 36%. The HSV representation is 90° 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) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 11, Z: 11. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3587, U (chrominance) = -0.0028, and V (chrominance) = -0.0016.

The decimal value of the color is 5987418. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8F908E for a 20% lighter version and #292928 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5b5c5a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6399 Kelvin (6399K).

The approximate wavelength of #5b5c5a is around 555.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Zinc Dust (Hex: #5b5c5a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Zinc Dust (#5b5c5a) bears similarities to metallic elements and weathered metals commonly found in industrial settings. Its cool grayish tone resembles the appearance of oxidized zinc, giving it a weathered and aged look. Zinc Dusts hue can also be compared to the color of stone and concrete, conveying a sense of solidity and durability. In nature, it shares similarities with granite rocks, metallic minerals, and even the gray bark of certain tree species. This color evokes a sense of strength, resilience, and industrial aesthetics, making it suitable for industries such as construction, engineering, and manufacturing.

Tints and Shades of #5b5c5a HEX color (Zinc Dust)

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 #5b5c5a, 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
• #ADAEAD
• #848583
• #5b5c5a
• #444544
• #2E2E2D
• #171717
• #000000

Tones of Zinc Dust (#5b5c5a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5b5c5a, #6a6a69 is the less saturated color, while #5b5c5a is the most saturated one.

• #6a6a69
• #666765
• #626362
• #5f605e
• #5b5c5a
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5b5c5a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5b5c5a; }

.text {color:#5b5c5a;}

.background {background-color:#5b5c5a;}

.border {border:1px solid #5b5c5a;}