1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Damp Basement

Color Damp Basement gray (#5f6171):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Damp Basement gray (#5f6171):
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 Damp Basement / #5f6171

The HTML HEX code is #5f6171. The corresponding color name is "Damp Basement". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 95%, Green (G): 97%, Blue (B): 113%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 16%, Magenta (M): 14%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 56%. In the HSL color space, #5f6171 has a hue of 233°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 41%. The HSV representation is 233° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 44% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -9. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 12, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3852, U (chrominance) = 0.0285, and V (chrominance) = -0.0111.

The decimal value of the color is 6250865. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9395A5 for a 20% lighter version and #31323A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5f6171, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8873 Kelvin (8873K).

The approximate wavelength of #5f6171 is around 473.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Damp Basement (Hex: #5f6171): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Damp Basement (#5f6171) is a color that resembles the cool, mysterious atmosphere of a cavern. Its deep grayish-blue tones mimic the dampness and darkness found underground. This color brings to mind the musty scent and dim lighting found in hidden places like cellars or basements. The shade carries an air of secrecy and intrigue, much like exploring forgotten underground tunnels or discovering hidden treasures. Damp Basement is reminiscent of the tranquility and stillness that can accompany being surrounded by ancient stone walls and earth.

Tints and Shades of #5f6171 HEX color (Damp Basement)

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 #5f6171, 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
• #D7D8DC
• #AFB0B8
• #878995
• #5f6171
• #474955
• #303139
• #18181C
• #000000

Tones of Damp Basement (#5f6171 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5f6171, #6c6d77 is the less saturated color, while #5f6171 is the most saturated one.

• #6c6d77
• #696a76
• #666774
• #626473
• #5f6171
• #343434
• #282828
• #1b1b1b
• #0f0f0f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5f6171;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5f6171; }

.text {color:#5f6171;}

.background {background-color:#5f6171;}

.border {border:1px solid #5f6171;}