1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Heirloom Silver

Color Heirloom Silver gray (#b5b6ad):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Heirloom Silver gray (#b5b6ad):
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 Heirloom Silver / #b5b6ad

The HTML HEX code is #b5b6ad. The corresponding color name is "Heirloom Silver". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 181%, Green (G): 182%, Blue (B): 173%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 1%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):5%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #b5b6ad has a hue of 67°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 70%. The HSV representation is 67° for hue, 5% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 74, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 4. The XYZ representation is X: 43, Y: 46, Z: 46. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7085, U (chrominance) = -0.0148, and V (chrominance) = 0.0011.

The decimal value of the color is 11908781. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #E7E7E4 for a 20% lighter version and #858778 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b5b6ad, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6116 Kelvin (6116K).

The approximate wavelength of #b5b6ad is around 574.17nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Heirloom Silver (Hex: #b5b6ad): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Heirloom Silver (#b5b6ad) resembles the elegant and timeless hue of aged pewter. This color evokes similarities to natural elements like weathered stones and rocks, as well as the subtle shine of moonlight on a calm lake. With its soft and muted undertones, Heirloom Silver exudes a quiet sophistication, bringing to mind antique silverware passed down through generations. This color can also be associated with the shimmering wings of a delicate butterfly or the ethereal glow of a silvery mist at dawn. Heirloom Silver adds a touch of understated beauty and refinement to any design or space.

Tints and Shades of #b5b6ad HEX color (Heirloom Silver)

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 #b5b6ad, 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
• #EDEDEB
• #DADBD6
• #C8C8C2
• #b5b6ad
• #888982
• #5B5B57
• #2D2E2B
• #000000

Tones of Heirloom Silver (#b5b6ad HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b5b6ad, #a0a09b is the less saturated color, while #b5b6ad is the most saturated one.

• #a0a09b
• #a5a6a0
• #aaaba4
• #b0b1a9
• #b5b6ad
• #63635e
• #5e5e58
• #595a52
• #54554d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b5b6ad;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b5b6ad; }

.text {color:#b5b6ad;}

.background {background-color:#b5b6ad;}

.border {border:1px solid #b5b6ad;}