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Steel grey colour: characterisation, colour codes, shades and mixing

The colour steel grey is a shade of grey, characterised mainly by metallic tones. This shade is one of the cool colours and gives a strong, modern look to any environment. The colour steel grey is often used in the world of technology and industry, as it evokes the cool, smooth effect of metallic surfaces.

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In addition, the steel grey colour suggests elegance and a professional look. It can be perfectly combined with other colours, such as white, black or various blues and Green with shades. It is often used in interior design and fashion, as it can create a timeless and sophisticated effect.

Steel grey colour rgb and hex colour codes

From steel grey colour is an elegant and modern shade that is ideal for a variety of design projects. The RGB colour code for the steel grey colour is (70, 130, 180) and the HEX code is #4682b4.

Steel grey colour

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Colour scheme Code/Weights
Hex

#8A8A8A

RGB

rgb(138, 138, 138)

HSL

hsl(0, 0%, 54%)

HSV/HSB

hsv(0, 0%, 54%)

CMYK

cmyk(0, 0, 0, 46)

Contrasting colour

#757575

Complementary colour

#757575

Dark and light shades of steel grey

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Dark shades

Light shades

Steel grey complementary colour palettes

Steel grey is an elegant, modern shade that combines well with other colours. Below, we show how it can be combined in different palettes with various complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral colours.

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Complementary palette

#7A7A7A
#FFCC00
#4D4D4D
#B38F00

Analogue palette

#7A7A7A
#7A997A
#4D4D4D
#4D664D

Monochrome palette

#7A7A7A
#999999
#4D4D4D
#2E2E2E

Triad palette

#7A7A7A
#7A007A
#4D4D4D
#4D004D

Tetrade palette

#7A7A7A
#7A997A
#B38F00
#004DB3

Split complementary palette

#7A7A7A
#7A4D4D
#4D4D4D
#4D007A

Neutral palette

#7A7A7A
#4D4D4D
#999999
#B3B3B3

What is the colour of steel grey?

The steel grey colour is a mix of blue and grey shades, creating a cool, neutral tone. Often used as a colour favoured by minimalists, it is also popular in industrial and modern design. Steel grey is usually compared to the colour of shiny steel, which is slightly metallic but also gives a soft effect.

What makes the colour steel grey?

The colour of steel grey depends on a number of factors, including the type of light source, the texture of the surface and the composition of the paint or material. Light sources can produce different colours and light intensities that can affect how the steel grey colour appears to the human eye. The texture of the surface, such as matte or glossy, also has a significant impact on the perception of colour. Finally, the pigments and additives used in the composition of the paint or material may result in further variations in hue.

How is the steel grey colour colour mixing possible?

To produce a steel grey colour, black and white colours are usually mixed to produce a lighter shade of grey. A small amount of blue dye is then added to give the grey a cooler shade, called steel grey. By gradually adjusting the proportions, you can achieve the desired steely effect.

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