#50645C Hex Color

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#50645c is a dark, dusty teal that sits close to gray. Its low saturation gives it a serious, muted feel, which suits wellness brands, moody interfaces, and healthcare design. It works best as a base or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, since it can read muddy next to plain white. The hex code holds white text at about 6.3:1 contrast, past WCAG AA for body copy.

Questions about #50645c

What is #50645c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #50645c is rgb(80, 100, 92), in HSL hsl(156, 11%, 35%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 8%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #50645c?
Warm accents like terracotta or dusty blush make #50645c read richer than neutral grays do. A soft cream also lifts it without washing out its muted character.
Is #50645c readable on white or black?
#50645c has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.