Torn Basalt circa Howling

#454a46 RGB(69,74,70)

About this color

Torn Basalt circa Howling is a dark grey with a achromatic character, positioned at #454a46 on the color spectrum.

#454a46RGB(69, 74, 70)

HSL 132° · 3% saturation · 28% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Torn Basalt circa Howling
HEX
#454a46
RGB
rgb(69,74,70)
RGB%
rgb(27.1%,29%,27.5%)
HSL
hsl(132,3%,28%)
HSV
hsv(132,7%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(7,0,5,71)
LAB
lab(31,-3,2)
LCH
lch(31,4,146)
sRGB
(0.271,0.29,0.275)
HEX8
#454a46ff
CSS Name
Decimal
069074070

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
3%
Hue
132°
Chroma
4
Temperature
WarmCool
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