When Matronly Arch in Curing

#55524e RGB(85,82,78)

About this color

When Matronly Arch in Curing occupies the dark, achromatic end of the grey spectrum, defined by its coordinates #55524e — RGB(85, 82, 78).

#55524eRGB(85, 82, 78)

HSL 34° · 4% saturation · 32% 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

Practically speaking, this deep grey is most at home 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

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 Matronly Arch in Curing
HEX
#55524e
RGB
rgb(85,82,78)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,32.2%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(34,4%,32%)
HSV
hsv(34,8%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,4,8,67)
LAB
lab(35,0,3)
LCH
lch(35,3,90)
sRGB
(0.333,0.322,0.306)
HEX8
#55524eff
CSS Name
Decimal
085082078

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
4%
Hue
34°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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