The Even Bluff after the Entwining

#505855 RGB(80,88,85)

About this color

The Even Bluff after the Entwining settles into a dark grey territory with a achromatic quality that feels neutral — captured at #505855, RGB(80, 88, 85).

#505855RGB(80, 88, 85)

HSL 157° · 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

Grey has long been the colour of stone, ash, and iron — the visual register of the industrial city, the winter sky, and the understated suit.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, grey works with almost everything — precisely because it does not compete. Pair it with a single strong accent colour to create clarity, or layer grey tones alone for studied minimalism.

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Color formats

Name
The Even Bluff after the Entwining
HEX
#505855
RGB
rgb(80,88,85)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,34.5%,33.3%)
HSL
hsl(157,5%,33%)
HSV
hsv(157,9%,35%)
CMYK
cmyk(9,0,3,65)
LAB
lab(37,-4,1)
LCH
lch(37,4,166)
sRGB
(0.314,0.345,0.333)
HEX8
#505855ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080088085

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
5%
Hue
157°
Chroma
4
Temperature
WarmCool
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