Warm Atoll upon Drifting

#55545c RGB(85,84,92)

About this color

Warm Atoll upon Drifting reads as medium-dark and achromatic — a grey tone recorded at #55545c, RGB(85, 84, 92).

#55545cRGB(85, 84, 92)

HSL 248° · 5% saturation · 35% 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 medium-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
Warm Atoll upon Drifting
HEX
#55545c
RGB
rgb(85,84,92)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,32.9%,36.1%)
HSL
hsl(248,5%,35%)
HSV
hsv(248,9%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(8,9,0,64)
LAB
lab(36,2,-5)
LCH
lch(36,5,292)
sRGB
(0.333,0.329,0.361)
HEX8
#55545cff
CSS Name
Decimal
085084092

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
5%
Hue
248°
Chroma
5
Temperature
WarmCool
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