When the Homely Acre beyond Flowing

#505348 RGB(80,83,72)

About this color

When the Homely Acre beyond Flowing reads as dark and achromatic — a grey tone recorded at #505348, RGB(80, 83, 72).

#505348RGB(80, 83, 72)

HSL 76° · 7% saturation · 30% 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 Homely Acre beyond Flowing
HEX
#505348
RGB
rgb(80,83,72)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,32.5%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(76,7%,30%)
HSV
hsv(76,13%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(4,0,13,67)
LAB
lab(35,-3,6)
LCH
lch(35,7,117)
sRGB
(0.314,0.325,0.282)
HEX8
#505348ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080083072

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
7%
Hue
76°
Chroma
7
Temperature
WarmCool
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