#504F4D Hex Color
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#504f4d is a dark, stony grey with a flat, matte appearance. This neutral tone grounds professional designs, functioning well as a background for minimalist interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast with white text, it remains readable even at smaller sizes. The hex code #504f4d works best when paired with muted teals or soft ochres to avoid appearing too industrial or cold.
Questions about #504f4d
What is #504f4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #504f4d is rgb(80, 79, 77), in HSL hsl(40, 2%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #504f4d?
Because #504f4d leans toward a flat, industrial grey, it works best when paired with muted teals or soft ochres to avoid appearing overly cold. It also serves as an excellent, high-contrast background for clean white typography in minimalist design systems.
Is #504f4d readable on white or black?
#504f4d has a 8.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.