1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Lingering Storm

Color Lingering Storm gray (#858381):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Lingering Storm gray (#858381):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Lingering Storm / #858381

The HTML HEX code is #858381. The corresponding color name is "Lingering Storm". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 133%, Green (G): 131%, Blue (B): 129%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):3%, Black (K): 48%. In the HSL color space, #858381 has a hue of 30°, saturation of 2%, and lightness of 51%. The HSV representation is 30° for hue, 3% for saturation, and 52% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 55, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 1. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 23, Z: 24. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5152, U (chrominance) = -0.0046, and V (chrominance) = 0.0056.

The decimal value of the color is 8749953. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #999999. Variations of the colour are #B7B5B4 for a 20% lighter version and #514F4D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #858381, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6246 Kelvin (6246K).

The approximate wavelength of #858381 is around 640.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Lingering Storm (Hex: #858381): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Lingering Storm (#858381) resembles the dusky, brooding atmosphere just before a heavy rainstorm. Its cool grayish-brown shade evokes the sense of impending gloom and tension in the air. Lingering Storm shares similarities with the murky skies just before a thunderstorm, the dim light that filters through thick clouds, and the somber stillness of a stagnant pond waiting for the rain to break its surface. This color seamlessly merges the natural elements of stormy weather with the calm anticipation of rain, creating a sense of intrigue and mystery in any visual representation.

Tints and Shades of #858381 HEX color (Lingering Storm)

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 #858381, 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
• #E1E0E0
• #C2C1C0
• #A4A2A1
• #858381
• #646261
• #434241
• #212120
• #000000

Tones of Lingering Storm (#858381 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #858381, #838281 is the less saturated color, while #858381 is the most saturated one.

• #838281
• #848281
• #848281
• #858381
• #858381
• #454545
• #3b3b3b
• #313131
• #272727

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #858381;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #858381; }

.text {color:#858381;}

.background {background-color:#858381;}

.border {border:1px solid #858381;}