1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Black Forest

Color Black Forest gray (#5e6354):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Black Forest gray (#5e6354):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Black Forest / #5e6354

The HTML HEX code is #5e6354. The corresponding color name is "Black Forest". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 94%, Green (G): 99%, Blue (B): 84%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 5%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):15%, Black (K): 61%. In the HSL color space, #5e6354 has a hue of 80°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 36%. The HSV representation is 80° for hue, 15% for saturation, and 39% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = -5, and b* (blue to yellow) = 8. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 12, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3757, U (chrominance) = -0.0228, and V (chrominance) = -0.0062.

The decimal value of the color is 6185812. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #929886 for a 20% lighter version and #2A2C26 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5e6354, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5752 Kelvin (5752K).

The approximate wavelength of #5e6354 is around 563.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Black Forest (Hex: #5e6354): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #5e6354, known as Black Forest, resembles the earthy tones found in a dense forest. It evokes the image of towering pine trees with their dark green foliage, contrasting against the rich, dark brown bark and damp moss-covered ground. The color Black Forest embodies the mysterious and serene atmosphere of a secluded woodland, where sunbeams softly filter through the canopy, casting enchanting shadows. In this setting, one can imagine the tranquility of natures symphony, with the rustle of leaves underfoot and the distant call of woodland creatures.

Tints and Shades of #5e6354 HEX color (Black Forest)

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 #5e6354, 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
• #D7D8D4
• #AFB1AA
• #868A7F
• #5e6354
• #474A3F
• #2F322A
• #181915
• #000000

Tones of Black Forest (#5e6354 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5e6354, #6c6f66 is the less saturated color, while #5e6354 is the most saturated one.

• #6c6f66
• #686c61
• #65695d
• #616658
• #5e6354
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5e6354;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5e6354; }

.text {color:#5e6354;}

.background {background-color:#5e6354;}

.border {border:1px solid #5e6354;}