#55515E Hex Color Code

#55515E

The Hexadecimal Color #55515E is a contrast shade of Dim Gray. #55515E RGB value is rgb(85, 81, 94). RGB Color Model of #55515E consists of 33% red, 31% green and 36% blue. HSL color Mode of #55515E has 258°(degrees) Hue, 7% Saturation and 34% Lightness. #55515E color has an wavelength of 457.55556nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #55515E is #666666. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #55515E is #556. The Closest Color to #55515E is #696969. Official Name of #55515E Hex Code is Chicago. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #55515E is 10 Cyan 14 Magenta 0 Yellow 63 Black and #55515E CMY is 10, 14, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #55515E is hsl(258,7,34, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(258, 14, 37). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #55515E is 8.71, 8.62, 11.79.
Hex8 Value of #55515E is #55515EFF. Decimal Value of #55515E is 5591390 and Octal Value of #55515E is 25250536. Binary Value of #55515E is 1010101, 1010001, 1011110 and Android of #55515E is 4283781470 / 0xff55515e. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #55515E is 0.299, 0.296, 0.296 and YIQ Color Space of #55515E is 83.678, -1.7933, 4.8916. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #55515E is 8.17, 8.58, 11.74. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #55515E is 35.24, 4.55, -6.98. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #55515E is 35.24, 1.42, -9.57. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #55515E is 35.24, 8.33, 303.1. Hunter Lab variable of #55515E is 29.36, 1.57, -3.26.

#55515E - Chicago Color Image
#55515E - Chicago Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #55515E

RGB Percentages of #55515E

33%
31%
36%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #55515E

33.33%
31.76%
36.86%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #55515E

10%
14%
0%
63%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #55515E

To get 25% Saturated #55515E Color, you need to convert the hex color #55515E to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #55515E hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #55515E

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #55515E

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #55515E

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #55515E to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #55515E to it's the darkest color.

#55515E Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(85, 81, 94)
RGB Percent 33%, 31%, 36%
RYB 85.0, 81.0, 94.0
CMYK 10, 14, 0, 63
CMY 10, 14, 0
HSL hsl(258, 7%, 34%)
HSLA hsl(258, 7%, 34%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(258, 14, 37)
XYZ 8.71, 8.62, 11.79
Hex8 Value #55515EFF
Decimal Value 5591390
Octal Value 25250536
Binary Value 1010101,1010001,1011110
Android 4283781470 / 0xff55515e
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(258, 7%, 34%)
xyY 0.299, 0.296, 8.624
YIQ 83.678, -1.7933, 4.8916
LMS 8.17, 8.58, 11.74
CieLAB 35.24, 4.55, -6.98
CieLUV : LCHuv 35.24, 1.42, -9.57
CieLCH : LCHab 35.24, 8.33, 303.1
Hunter Lab 29.36, 1.57, -3.26
YUV 83.678, 5.08, 1.16
YDbDr 83.678, 15.53, -2.51
YCbCr 87.86, 133.12, 128.83
YCoCg 85.25, 89.5, -4.25
YPbPr 83.68, 5.82, 0.94
Munsell Color System 9366.19 92.99/288.39

#55515E HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#55515E as Background:

The sea was indistinguishable from the sky, except that the sea was slightly creased as if a cloth had wrinkles in it.

Virginia Woolf
<p style="background: #55515E">…</p>

#55515E as Text Color:

Well might the ancients make silence a god; for it is the element of all godhood, infinitude, or transcendental greatness,--at once the source and the ocean wherein all such begins and ends.

Thomas Carlyle
<p style="color: #55515E">…</p>

#55515E as Text Shadow:

Nowhere on the shore is the relation of a creature to its surroundings a matter of a single cause and effect; each living thing is bound to its world by many threads, weaving the intricate design of the fabric of life.

Rachel Carson
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #55515E">…</p>

#55515E as Linear Gradient:

Our desire must be like a slow and stately ship, sailing across endless oceans, never in search of safe anchorage. Then suddenly, unexpectedly, it will find mooring for a moment.

Etty Hillesum
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #55515E)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #55515E?

RGB Value for #55515E is rgb(85, 81, 94).

What is the RGB percentage of #55515E?

RGB percentage for #55515E is 33% Red 31% Green 36% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #55515E?

CMYK Color Model of #55515E is 10 Cyan 14 Magenta 0 Yellow 63 Black.

What is the HSL value of #55515E?

HSL Value of #55515E is 258°(degrees) Hue 7 Saturation 34 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #55515E?

HSV Value of #55515E is 258 Hue 14 Saturation 37 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #55515E?

XYZ Color Model of #55515E is 8.71, 8.62, 11.79.