1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Smokey Slate

Color Smokey Slate gray (#a5b5ac):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Smokey Slate gray (#a5b5ac):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Smokey Slate / #a5b5ac

The HTML HEX code is #a5b5ac. The corresponding color name is "Smokey Slate". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 165%, Green (G): 181%, Blue (B): 172%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 9%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):5%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #a5b5ac has a hue of 146°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 68%. The HSV representation is 146° for hue, 9% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 72, a* (green to red) = -7, and b* (blue to yellow) = 3. The XYZ representation is X: 39, Y: 44, Z: 45. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6870, U (chrominance) = -0.0061, and V (chrominance) = -0.0351.

The decimal value of the color is 10859948. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #99CC99. Variations of the colour are #DDE3E0 for a 20% lighter version and #6E8779 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #a5b5ac, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6751 Kelvin (6751K).

The approximate wavelength of #a5b5ac is around 517.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Smokey Slate (Hex: #a5b5ac): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Smokey Slate (#a5b5ac) resembles the colors found in a misty forest on a cool, overcast day. It evokes a sense of tranquility and mystery, reminiscent of fog settling among towering trees. This hue also mirrors the smooth, weathered appearance of polished stone, like slate, adding a touch of sophistication and elegance to any design. Incorporate Smokey Slate to create a calming atmosphere in home decor or to communicate a sense of refinement in branding.

Tints and Shades of #a5b5ac HEX color (Smokey Slate)

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 #a5b5ac, 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
• #E9EDEA
• #D2DAD6
• #BCC8C1
• #a5b5ac
• #7C8881
• #535B56
• #292D2B
• #000000

Tones of Smokey Slate (#a5b5ac HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #a5b5ac, #96a09a is the less saturated color, while #a5b5ac is the most saturated one.

• #96a09a
• #9aa59f
• #9eaaa3
• #a1b0a8
• #a5b5ac
• #5a625d
• #535d57
• #4d5852
• #46534c

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #a5b5ac;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #a5b5ac; }

.text {color:#a5b5ac;}

.background {background-color:#a5b5ac;}

.border {border:1px solid #a5b5ac;}