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

Color Zinc Grey gray (#655b55):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Zinc Grey gray (#655b55):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Zinc Grey / #655b55

The HTML HEX code is #655b55. The corresponding color name is "Zinc Grey". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 101%, Green (G): 91%, Blue (B): 85%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 10%, Yellow (Y):16%, Black (K): 60%. In the HSL color space, #655b55 has a hue of 23°, saturation of 9%, and lightness of 36%. The HSV representation is 23° for hue, 16% for saturation, and 40% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 39, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = 5. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 11, Z: 10. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3659, U (chrominance) = -0.0160, and V (chrominance) = 0.0265.

The decimal value of the color is 6642517. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #998C85 for a 20% lighter version and #2C2825 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #655b55, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5260 Kelvin (5260K).

The approximate wavelength of #655b55 is around 654.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Zinc Grey (Hex: #655b55): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Zinc Grey (#655b55) resembles the weathered look of ancient iron structures, like wrought iron gates or corroding metal statues. It exudes a rustic charm, reminiscent of aged ship anchors that have withstood the test of time. This color can also be likened to the stony texture of concrete walls in old buildings, showcasing a blend of durability and elegance. Furthermore, Zinc Grey shares similarities with the cool tones of pebbles found on tranquil riverbanks or the sleek matte finish of slate countertops, evoking a sense of natural serenity.

Tints and Shades of #655b55 HEX color (Zinc 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 #655b55, 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
• #D9D6D5
• #B2ADAA
• #8C8480
• #655b55
• #4C4440
• #332E2B
• #191715
• #000000

Tones of Zinc Grey (#655b55 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #655b55, #706a66 is the less saturated color, while #655b55 is the most saturated one.

• #706a66
• #6d6662
• #6a625e
• #685f59
• #655b55
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #655b55;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #655b55; }

.text {color:#655b55;}

.background {background-color:#655b55;}

.border {border:1px solid #655b55;}