1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Charcoal Sketch

Color Charcoal Sketch gray (#5d5b56):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Charcoal Sketch gray (#5d5b56):
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 Charcoal Sketch / #5d5b56

The HTML HEX code is #5d5b56. The corresponding color name is "Charcoal Sketch". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 93%, Green (G): 91%, Blue (B): 86%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):8%, Black (K): 64%. In the HSL color space, #5d5b56 has a hue of 43°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 43° 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) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 10, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3570, U (chrominance) = -0.0097, and V (chrominance) = 0.0068.

The decimal value of the color is 6118230. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #918E88 for a 20% lighter version and #282725 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5d5b56, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5908 Kelvin (5908K).

The approximate wavelength of #5d5b56 is around 614.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Charcoal Sketch (Hex: #5d5b56): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #5d5b56, also known as Charcoal Sketch, bears a resemblance to the rich tones found in the bark of ancient trees standing tall amidst a dense forest. This color exudes the ruggedness of weathered wood, reminiscent of the texture and depth found in rough charcoal sketches. Like charcoal drawings, it possesses a raw and organic quality, evoking a sense of authenticity and natural beauty. Charcoal Sketch can be likened to the shadowy silhouettes that dance across a moonlit landscape, creating an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue.

Tints and Shades of #5d5b56 HEX color (Charcoal Sketch)

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 #5d5b56, 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
• #D7D6D5
• #AEADAB
• #868480
• #5d5b56
• #464441
• #2F2E2B
• #171716
• #000000

Tones of Charcoal Sketch (#5d5b56 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5d5b56, #6b6a67 is the less saturated color, while #5d5b56 is the most saturated one.

• #6b6a67
• #686663
• #64625e
• #615f5a
• #5d5b56
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5d5b56;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5d5b56; }

.text {color:#5d5b56;}

.background {background-color:#5d5b56;}

.border {border:1px solid #5d5b56;}