When the Calm Border for Stretching

#505058 RGB(80,80,88)

About this color

When the Calm Border for Stretching reads as dark and achromatic — a grey tone recorded at #505058, RGB(80, 80, 88).

#505058RGB(80, 80, 88)

HSL 240° · 5% saturation · 33% lightness

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Psychology

As a neutral, grey carries associations of sophistication, restraint, and versatility.

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History

In Japanese aesthetics, the concept of wabi-sabi — finding beauty in imperfection and transience — finds natural expression in grey and near-neutral tones.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark grey like this works well as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, a classic approach: pair grey with white and one warm accent — navy, terracotta, or forest green — letting the grey hold the background while the accent carries meaning.

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Color formats

Name
When the Calm Border for Stretching
HEX
#505058
RGB
rgb(80,80,88)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,31.4%,34.5%)
HSL
hsl(240,5%,33%)
HSV
hsv(240,9%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(9,9,0,65)
LAB
lab(34,2,-5)
LCH
lch(34,5,292)
sRGB
(0.314,0.314,0.345)
HEX8
#505058ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080080088

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
5%
Hue
240°
Chroma
5
Temperature
WarmCool
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