1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Paramount

Color Paramount gray (#5b6161):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Paramount gray (#5b6161):
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 Paramount / #5b6161

The HTML HEX code is #5b6161. The corresponding color name is "Paramount". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 91%, Green (G): 97%, Blue (B): 97%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 6%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 62%. In the HSL color space, #5b6161 has a hue of 180°, saturation of 3%, and lightness of 37%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 6% for saturation, and 38% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 12, Z: 13. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3734, U (chrominance) = 0.0035, and V (chrominance) = -0.0145.

The decimal value of the color is 5988705. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #8E9595 for a 20% lighter version and #2A2D2D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5b6161, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7003 Kelvin (7003K).

The approximate wavelength of #5b6161 is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Paramount (Hex: #5b6161): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #5b6161, named Paramount, resembles the cool and earthy tones often found in weathered stones and rocks. Its subtle blend of gray and blue evokes the essence of a misty morning by the ocean, where the cliffs meet the water. This color exudes a sense of calm and tranquility, mimicking the serenity of a secluded forest cabin. When used in design, Paramount can add a touch of sophistication and elegance, reminiscent of pebbles glistening in a zen garden.

Tints and Shades of #5b6161 HEX color (Paramount)

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 #5b6161, 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
• #D6D8D8
• #ADB0B0
• #848989
• #5b6161
• #444949
• #2E3131
• #171818
• #000000

Tones of Paramount (#5b6161 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5b6161, #6a6d6d is the less saturated color, while #5b6161 is the most saturated one.

• #6a6d6d
• #666a6a
• #626767
• #5f6464
• #5b6161
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5b6161;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5b6161; }

.text {color:#5b6161;}

.background {background-color:#5b6161;}

.border {border:1px solid #5b6161;}