#505C56 Hex Color
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is #505c56 a warm or cool color?
It leans cool because of its teal-green base, but the heavy gray desaturation softens that, so it reads close to neutral. That makes it flatter warm partners like terracotta or natural wood, which keep it from turning flat.
What text color passes contrast on #505c56?
White text reads at about 7.0:1 against #505c56, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy. Black text only reaches around 3:1, so save it for large headings or switch to white for fine print.