#524C63 Hex Color
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Not a vivid violet, #524c63 is a dark, dusty purple with heavy gray undertones. That low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone in dark mode UIs and moody palettes, where brighter purples turn loud. It pairs well with warm ochre or soft coral. White text passes AA easily behind this hex code, at roughly 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #524c63
What is #524c63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #524c63 is rgb(82, 76, 99), in HSL hsl(256, 13%, 34%) and in CMYK 17%, 23%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #524c63?
Warm accents like ochre or terracotta lift its grayness, while cream and dusty pink keep it soft. Avoid saturated blues nearby, since they flatten this shade.
Is #524c63 readable on white or black?
#524c63 has a 8.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.