When the Slow Brook for Curving

#919088 RGB(145,144,136)

About this color

When the Slow Brook for Curving occupies the medium, achromatic end of the grey spectrum, defined by its coordinates #919088 — RGB(145, 144, 136).

#919088RGB(145, 144, 136)

HSL 53° · 4% saturation · 55% 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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 the Slow Brook for Curving
HEX
#919088
RGB
rgb(145,144,136)
RGB%
rgb(56.9%,56.5%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(53,4%,55%)
HSV
hsv(53,6%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,1,6,43)
LAB
lab(60,-1,4)
LCH
lch(60,4,104)
sRGB
(0.569,0.565,0.533)
HEX8
#919088ff
CSS Name
Decimal
145144136

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
4%
Hue
53°
Chroma
4
Temperature
WarmCool
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