1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Lava Grey

Color Lava Grey gray (#5e686d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Lava Grey gray (#5e686d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Lava Grey / #5e686d

The HTML HEX code is #5e686d. The corresponding color name is "Lava Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 94%, Green (G): 104%, Blue (B): 109%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 14%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 57%. In the HSL color space, #5e686d has a hue of 200°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 40%. The HSV representation is 200° for hue, 14% for saturation, and 43% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 43, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -4. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 13, Z: 16. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3984, U (chrominance) = 0.0143, and V (chrominance) = -0.0261.

The decimal value of the color is 6187117. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #929BA0 for a 20% lighter version and #2F3437 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5e686d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7875 Kelvin (7875K).

The approximate wavelength of #5e686d is around 490.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Lava Grey (Hex: #5e686d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #5e686d, also known as Lava Grey, shares similarities with volcanic ash, providing a connection to the natural elements. This dark grey tone exhibits a cool metallic sheen, reminiscent of cooled lava flows. Lava Grey resembles the color of stones found in ancient volcanic landscapes or the ash clouds that can arise from erupting volcanoes. The shades deep, mysterious character makes it a suitable choice for conveying strength and sophistication in design, architecture, or fashion. Adding Lava Grey to a palette can evoke a sense of earthiness and raw beauty.

Tints and Shades of #5e686d HEX color (Lava Grey)

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 #5e686d, 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
• #D7D9DB
• #AFB4B6
• #868E92
• #5e686d
• #474E52
• #2F3437
• #181A1B
• #000000

Tones of Lava Grey (#5e686d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5e686d, #6c7275 is the less saturated color, while #5e686d is the most saturated one.

• #6c7275
• #686f73
• #656d71
• #616a6f
• #5e686d
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5e686d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5e686d; }

.text {color:#5e686d;}

.background {background-color:#5e686d;}

.border {border:1px solid #5e686d;}