The Nuanced Atoll circa Reaching

#505b50 RGB(80,91,80)

About this color

The Nuanced Atoll circa Reaching presents itself as a dark, achromatic grey shade, sitting at #505b50 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#505b50RGB(80, 91, 80)

HSL 120° · 6% saturation · 34% 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
The Nuanced Atoll circa Reaching
HEX
#505b50
RGB
rgb(80,91,80)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,35.7%,31.4%)
HSL
hsl(120,6%,34%)
HSV
hsv(120,12%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(12,0,12,64)
LAB
lab(37,-7,5)
LCH
lch(37,9,144)
sRGB
(0.314,0.357,0.314)
HEX8
#505b50ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080091080

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
6%
Hue
120°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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