1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Spike

Color Spike gray (#656271):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Spike gray (#656271):
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 Spike / #656271

The HTML HEX code is #656271. The corresponding color name is "Spike". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 101%, Green (G): 98%, Blue (B): 113%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 11%, Magenta (M): 13%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 56%. In the HSL color space, #656271 has a hue of 252°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 41%. The HSV representation is 252° for hue, 13% for saturation, and 44% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 42, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -8. The XYZ representation is X: 13, Y: 13, Z: 17. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3945, U (chrominance) = 0.0239, and V (chrominance) = 0.0014.

The decimal value of the color is 6644337. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #9795A3 for a 20% lighter version and #333239 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #656271, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8044 Kelvin (8044K).

The approximate wavelength of #656271 is around 462.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Spike (Hex: #656271): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #656271, named Spike, resembles the shades found in dense fog enveloping a moonlit forest. The dusky purplish-grey hue evokes a sense of mystery and tranquility in the natural world. Imagine the elusive mist dancing through the towering trees, creating an enchanting ambiance. Spike adds depth and sophistication to any design, evoking a calming aura reminiscent of a peaceful night in the wilderness. It blends well with earthy tones and complements organic elements like stone, wood, or water, bringing an element of elegance and harmony to the overall aesthetic.

Tints and Shades of #656271 HEX color (Spike)

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 #656271, 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
• #D9D8DC
• #B2B1B8
• #8C8995
• #656271
• #4C4A55
• #333139
• #19191C
• #000000

Tones of Spike (#656271 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #656271, #706e77 is the less saturated color, while #656271 is the most saturated one.

• #706e77
• #6d6b76
• #6a6874
• #686573
• #656271
• #353536
• #292929
• #1c1c1d
• #101010

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #656271;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #656271; }

.text {color:#656271;}

.background {background-color:#656271;}

.border {border:1px solid #656271;}