1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Chicago

Color Chicago gray (#5b5d56):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Chicago gray (#5b5d56):
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 Chicago / #5b5d56

The HTML HEX code is #5b5d56. The corresponding color name is "Chicago". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 91%, Green (G): 93%, Blue (B): 86%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 2%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):8%, Black (K): 64%. In the HSL color space, #5b5d56 has a hue of 77°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 77° for hue, 8% for saturation, and 36% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 39, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 11, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3592, U (chrominance) = -0.0108, and V (chrominance) = -0.0021.

The decimal value of the color is 5987670. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8E9188 for a 20% lighter version and #272825 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5b5d56, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6061 Kelvin (6061K).

The approximate wavelength of #5b5d56 is around 565.83nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Chicago (Hex: #5b5d56): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

#5b5d56 is a rich gray-green color named Chicago. It shares similarities with moss-covered stones and the bark of aged trees. The color evokes a sense of strength and grounding, reminiscent of the citys architecture and urban forest. In nature, you can find similar hues in lush forest floors or the feathered plumage of certain birds, like the mallard duck and cloaked night heron. Chicagos color is a versatile choice for creating a calming and natural ambiance in design projects, especially when paired with hues inspired by nature.

Tints and Shades of #5b5d56 HEX color (Chicago)

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 #5b5d56, 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
• #D6D7D5
• #ADAEAB
• #848680
• #5b5d56
• #444641
• #2E2F2B
• #171716
• #000000

Tones of Chicago (#5b5d56 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5b5d56, #6a6b67 is the less saturated color, while #5b5d56 is the most saturated one.

• #6a6b67
• #666863
• #62645e
• #5f615a
• #5b5d56
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5b5d56;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5b5d56; }

.text {color:#5b5d56;}

.background {background-color:#5b5d56;}

.border {border:1px solid #5b5d56;}