When Humble Arch behind Shaping

#505253 RGB(80,82,83)

About this color

When Humble Arch behind Shaping occupies the dark, achromatic end of the grey spectrum, defined by its coordinates #505253 — RGB(80, 82, 83).

#505253RGB(80, 82, 83)

HSL 200° · 2% saturation · 32% 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

Practically speaking, this deep grey is most at home 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

When it comes to colour harmony, 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 Humble Arch behind Shaping
HEX
#505253
RGB
rgb(80,82,83)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,32.2%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(200,2%,32%)
HSV
hsv(200,4%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(4,1,0,67)
LAB
lab(35,-1,-1)
LCH
lch(35,1,225)
sRGB
(0.314,0.322,0.325)
HEX8
#505253ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080082083

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
2%
Hue
200°
Chroma
1
Temperature
WarmCool
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