#505656 Hex Color
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With its dark value and low saturation, #505656 is a muted grey with a slight cool green undertone. The hex code #505656 brings seriousness and depth to dark-mode interfaces, architectural palettes, and restrained branding, while white text remains highly readable at about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio. Use it as a dominant base with warmer off-white accents.
Questions about #505656
What is #505656 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #505656 is rgb(80, 86, 86), in HSL hsl(180, 4%, 33%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #505656?
#505656 pairs well with warm off-whites, terracotta, muted sage, and pale wood tones, which soften its cool green cast while preserving a calm, architectural palette for interiors, interfaces, and restrained branding.
Is #505656 warm or cool?
#505656 reads as a cool, muted gray because its low saturation shifts slightly toward green rather than yellow or red, giving it a composed, grounded feel without making the shade look strongly green.
Is #505656 readable on white or black?
#505656 has a 7.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.